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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,860.56, 37,279.68 and 7,324.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,860.56, 37,279.68 and 7,324.24 is: 10,983.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,860.56 : 37,279.68 = 7,324.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,860.56/37,279.68 = 7,324.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,860.56x = 37,279.68 × 7,324.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,860.56x = 273,045,323.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,045,323.44/24,860.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,983.07

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