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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,860.98, 37,285.78 and 7,091.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,860.98, 37,285.78 and 7,091.30 is: 10,635.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,860.98 : 37,285.78 = 7,091.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,860.98/37,285.78 = 7,091.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,860.98x = 37,285.78 × 7,091.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,860.98x = 264,404,787.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,404,787.94/24,860.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,635.33

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