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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,858.06, 37,275.93 and 7,321.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,858.06, 37,275.93 and 7,321.74 is: 10,979.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858.06 : 37,275.93 = 7,321.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858.06/37,275.93 = 7,321.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858.06x = 37,275.93 × 7,321.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858.06x = 272,924,667.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,924,667.72/24,858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,979.32

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