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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.18, 37,275.35 and 10,063.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.18, 37,275.35 and 10,063.55 is: 15,082.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.18 : 37,275.35 = 10,063.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.18/37,275.35 = 10,063.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.18x = 37,275.35 × 10,063.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.18x = 375,122,111.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,122,111.80/24,872.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,082.00

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