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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,592.98, 36,894.93 and 7,061.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,592.98, 36,894.93 and 7,061.46 is: 10,593.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,592.98 : 36,894.93 = 7,061.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,592.98/36,894.93 = 7,061.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,592.98x = 36,894.93 × 7,061.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,592.98x = 260,532,072.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,532,072.40/24,592.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,593.76

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