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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,868, 37,312.44 and 10,087.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,868, 37,312.44 and 10,087.48 is: 15,135.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,868 : 37,312.44 = 10,087.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,868/37,312.44 = 10,087.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,868x = 37,312.44 × 10,087.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,868x = 376,388,492.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,388,492.25/24,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,135.45

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