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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,673.79, 37,010.34 and 5,953.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,673.79, 37,010.34 and 5,953.67 is: 8,930.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,673.79 : 37,010.34 = 5,953.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,673.79/37,010.34 = 5,953.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,673.79x = 37,010.34 × 5,953.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,673.79x = 220,347,350.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,347,350.95/24,673.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,930.42

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