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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,652.40, 36,994.97 and 9,070.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,652.40, 36,994.97 and 9,070.01 is: 13,611.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,652.40 : 36,994.97 = 9,070.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,652.40/36,994.97 = 9,070.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,652.40x = 36,994.97 × 9,070.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,652.40x = 335,544,585.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,544,585.55/24,652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,611.03

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