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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,649.44, 36,971.28 and 6,180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,649.44, 36,971.28 and 6,180 is: 9,269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,649.44 : 36,971.28 = 6,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,649.44/36,971.28 = 6,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,649.44x = 36,971.28 × 6,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,649.44x = 228,482,510.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,482,510.40/24,649.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,269.28

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