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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.30, 37,004.85 and 7,140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.30, 37,004.85 and 7,140.30 is: 10,709.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.30 : 37,004.85 = 7,140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.30/37,004.85 = 7,140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.30x = 37,004.85 × 7,140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.30x = 264,225,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,225,730.46/24,672.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,709.41

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