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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,773.39, 37,162.47 and 7,004.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,773.39, 37,162.47 and 7,004.63 is: 10,507.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,773.39 : 37,162.47 = 7,004.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,773.39/37,162.47 = 7,004.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,773.39x = 37,162.47 × 7,004.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,773.39x = 260,309,166.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,309,166.42/24,773.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,507.61

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