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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,871.82, 37,296.03 and 10,069.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,871.82, 37,296.03 and 10,069.48 is: 15,099.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,871.82 : 37,296.03 = 10,069.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,871.82/37,296.03 = 10,069.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,871.82x = 37,296.03 × 10,069.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,871.82x = 375,551,441.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,551,441.68/24,871.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,099.48

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