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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.02, 37,005.30 and 7,140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.02, 37,005.30 and 7,140 is: 10,710.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.02 : 37,005.30 = 7,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.02/37,005.30 = 7,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.02x = 37,005.30 × 7,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.02x = 264,217,842.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,217,842.00/24,670.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,710.08

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