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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.05, 37,281.68 and 11,702.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.05, 37,281.68 and 11,702.75 is: 17,557.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.05 : 37,281.68 = 11,702.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.05/37,281.68 = 11,702.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.05x = 37,281.68 × 11,702.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.05x = 436,298,259.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,298,259.20/24,849.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,557.94

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