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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,827.58, 37,241.22 and 10,785.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,827.58, 37,241.22 and 10,785.78 is: 16,178.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,827.58 : 37,241.22 = 10,785.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,827.58/37,241.22 = 10,785.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,827.58x = 37,241.22 × 10,785.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,827.58x = 401,675,605.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,675,605.85/24,827.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,178.60

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