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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,855.21, 37,277.94 and 7,320.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,855.21, 37,277.94 and 7,320.33 is: 10,979.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,855.21 : 37,277.94 = 7,320.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,855.21/37,277.94 = 7,320.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,855.21x = 37,277.94 × 7,320.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,855.21x = 272,886,822.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,886,822.52/24,855.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,979.06

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