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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.89, 37,006.71 and 7,140.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.89, 37,006.71 and 7,140.78 is: 10,711.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.89 : 37,006.71 = 7,140.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.89/37,006.71 = 7,140.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.89x = 37,006.71 × 7,140.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.89x = 264,256,774.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,256,774.63/24,670.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,711.28

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