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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.70, 37,352.55 and 11,779.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.70, 37,352.55 and 11,779.70 is: 17,669.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.70 : 37,352.55 = 11,779.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.70/37,352.55 = 11,779.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.70x = 37,352.55 × 11,779.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.70x = 440,001,833.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,001,833.24/24,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,669.55

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