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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,644.51, 36,966.78 and 6,874.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,644.51, 36,966.78 and 6,874.45 is: 10,311.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,644.51 : 36,966.78 = 6,874.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,644.51/36,966.78 = 6,874.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,644.51x = 36,966.78 × 6,874.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,644.51x = 254,126,396.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,126,396.29/24,644.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,311.68

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