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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,735.29, 37,093.70 and 9,939.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,735.29, 37,093.70 and 9,939.20 is: 14,905.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,735.29 : 37,093.70 = 9,939.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,735.29/37,093.70 = 9,939.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,735.29x = 37,093.70 × 9,939.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,735.29x = 368,681,542.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,681,542.42/24,735.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,905.09

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