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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,749.91, 37,126.68 and 7,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,749.91, 37,126.68 and 7,220.20 is: 10,830.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,749.91 : 37,126.68 = 7,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,749.91/37,126.68 = 7,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,749.91x = 37,126.68 × 7,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,749.91x = 268,062,054.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,062,054.94/24,749.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,830.83

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