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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,860.70, 37,311.45 and 24,666.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,860.70, 37,311.45 and 24,666.30 is: 37,019.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,860.70 : 37,311.45 = 24,666.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,860.70/37,311.45 = 24,666.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,860.70x = 37,311.45 × 24,666.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,860.70x = 920,335,419.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,335,419.14/24,860.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,019.69

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