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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,647.28, 36,970.92 and 6,179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,647.28, 36,970.92 and 6,179.28 is: 9,268.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,647.28 : 36,970.92 = 6,179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,647.28/36,970.92 = 6,179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,647.28x = 36,970.92 × 6,179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,647.28x = 228,453,666.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,453,666.54/24,647.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.92

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