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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,607, 36,910.50 and 6,139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,607, 36,910.50 and 6,139 is: 9,208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,607 : 36,910.50 = 6,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,607/36,910.50 = 6,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,607x = 36,910.50 × 6,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,607x = 226,593,559.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,593,559.50/24,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,208.50

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