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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,886.70, 37,329.58 and 6,166.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,886.70, 37,329.58 and 6,166.78 is: 9,250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,886.70 : 37,329.58 = 6,166.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,886.70/37,329.58 = 6,166.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,886.70x = 37,329.58 × 6,166.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,886.70x = 230,203,198.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,203,198.61/24,886.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.05

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