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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,761.22, 37,151.55 and 10,900.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,761.22, 37,151.55 and 10,900.50 is: 16,355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,761.22 : 37,151.55 = 10,900.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,761.22/37,151.55 = 10,900.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,761.22x = 37,151.55 × 10,900.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,761.22x = 404,970,470.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,970,470.78/24,761.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,355.03

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