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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.66, 37,261.72 and 7,317.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.66, 37,261.72 and 7,317.21 is: 10,972.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.66 : 37,261.72 = 7,317.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.66/37,261.72 = 7,317.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.66x = 37,261.72 × 7,317.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.66x = 272,651,830.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,651,830.20/24,849.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,972.05

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