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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,892.34, 37,319.96 and 10,849.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,892.34, 37,319.96 and 10,849.70 is: 16,266.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,892.34 : 37,319.96 = 10,849.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,892.34/37,319.96 = 10,849.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,892.34x = 37,319.96 × 10,849.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,892.34x = 404,910,370.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,910,370.01/24,892.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,266.46

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