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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.73, 37,261.82 and 7,317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.73, 37,261.82 and 7,317.28 is: 10,972.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.73 : 37,261.82 = 7,317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.73/37,261.82 = 7,317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.73x = 37,261.82 × 7,317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.73x = 272,654,965.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,654,965.65/24,849.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,972.15

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