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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,932.95, 37,253.40 and 24,060.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,932.95, 37,253.40 and 24,060.88 is: 35,950.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,932.95 : 37,253.40 = 24,060.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,932.95/37,253.40 = 24,060.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,932.95x = 37,253.40 × 24,060.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,932.95x = 896,349,543.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,349,543.33/24,932.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,950.40

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