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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,709.05, 37,036.99 and 10,675.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,709.05, 37,036.99 and 10,675.72 is: 16,002.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,709.05 : 37,036.99 = 10,675.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,709.05/37,036.99 = 10,675.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,709.05x = 37,036.99 × 10,675.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,709.05x = 395,396,481.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,396,481.50/24,709.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,002.09

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