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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,835.03, 37,261.73 and 9,041.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,835.03, 37,261.73 and 9,041.31 is: 13,565.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,835.03 : 37,261.73 = 9,041.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,835.03/37,261.73 = 9,041.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,835.03x = 37,261.73 × 9,041.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,835.03x = 336,894,874.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,894,874.67/24,835.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,565.31

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