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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,881.05, 37,266.90 and 15,003.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,881.05, 37,266.90 and 15,003.10 is: 22,471.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,881.05 : 37,266.90 = 15,003.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,881.05/37,266.90 = 15,003.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,881.05x = 37,266.90 × 15,003.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,881.05x = 559,119,027.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,119,027.39/24,881.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,471.68

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