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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,834.78, 37,261.36 and 9,041.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,834.78, 37,261.36 and 9,041.07 is: 13,564.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,834.78 : 37,261.36 = 9,041.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,834.78/37,261.36 = 9,041.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,834.78x = 37,261.36 × 9,041.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,834.78x = 336,882,564.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,882,564.06/24,834.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,564.95

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