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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,625.02, 36,944.97 and 11,485.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,625.02, 36,944.97 and 11,485.26 is: 17,231.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,625.02 : 36,944.97 = 11,485.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,625.02/36,944.97 = 11,485.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,625.02x = 36,944.97 × 11,485.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,625.02x = 424,322,586.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,322,586.14/24,625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,231.36

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