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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,827.55, 37,220.40 and 10,776.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,827.55, 37,220.40 and 10,776.99 is: 16,156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,827.55 : 37,220.40 = 10,776.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,827.55/37,220.40 = 10,776.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,827.55x = 37,220.40 × 10,776.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,827.55x = 401,123,878.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,123,878.60/24,827.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,156.40

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