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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,651.18, 36,971.37 and 7,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,651.18, 36,971.37 and 7,117.20 is: 10,674.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,651.18 : 36,971.37 = 7,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,651.18/36,971.37 = 7,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,651.18x = 36,971.37 × 7,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,651.18x = 263,132,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,132,634.56/24,651.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,674.24

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