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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,729.40, 37,093.20 and 9,934.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,729.40, 37,093.20 and 9,934.30 is: 14,901.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,729.40 : 37,093.20 = 9,934.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,729.40/37,093.20 = 9,934.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,729.40x = 37,093.20 × 9,934.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,729.40x = 368,494,976.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,494,976.76/24,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,901.09

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