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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,871.28, 37,308.54 and 10,079.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,871.28, 37,308.54 and 10,079.88 is: 15,120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,871.28 : 37,308.54 = 10,079.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,871.28/37,308.54 = 10,079.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,871.28x = 37,308.54 × 10,079.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,871.28x = 376,065,606.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,065,606.18/24,871.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,120.48

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