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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.08, 37,010.46 and 6,902.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.08, 37,010.46 and 6,902.74 is: 10,354.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.08 : 37,010.46 = 6,902.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.08/37,010.46 = 6,902.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.08x = 37,010.46 × 6,902.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.08x = 255,473,548.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,473,548.15/24,672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,354.77

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