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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,599.04, 36,898.80 and 7,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,599.04, 36,898.80 and 7,069 is: 10,603.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,599.04 : 36,898.80 = 7,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,599.04/36,898.80 = 7,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,599.04x = 36,898.80 × 7,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,599.04x = 260,837,617.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,837,617.20/24,599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,603.57

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