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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,791.81, 37,187.72 and 6,323.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,791.81, 37,187.72 and 6,323.81 is: 9,485.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,791.81 : 37,187.72 = 6,323.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,791.81/37,187.72 = 6,323.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,791.81x = 37,187.72 × 6,323.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,791.81x = 235,168,184.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,168,184.39/24,791.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,485.72

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