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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,617.54, 36,931.82 and 7,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,617.54, 36,931.82 and 7,086 is: 10,630.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,617.54 : 36,931.82 = 7,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,617.54/36,931.82 = 7,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,617.54x = 36,931.82 × 7,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,617.54x = 261,698,876.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,698,876.52/24,617.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,630.59

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