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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,874.70, 37,311.44 and 10,079.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,874.70, 37,311.44 and 10,079.64 is: 15,119.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,874.70 : 37,311.44 = 10,079.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,874.70/37,311.44 = 10,079.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,874.70x = 37,311.44 × 10,079.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,874.70x = 376,085,832.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,085,832.68/24,874.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,119.21

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