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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.68, 37,257.18 and 11,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.68, 37,257.18 and 11,031.40 is: 16,524.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.68 : 37,257.18 = 11,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.68/37,257.18 = 11,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.68x = 37,257.18 × 11,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.68x = 410,998,855.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,998,855.45/24,872.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,524.11

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