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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,944.74, 37,196.57 and 24,722.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,944.74, 37,196.57 and 24,722.39 is: 36,865.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,944.74 : 37,196.57 = 24,722.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,944.74/37,196.57 = 24,722.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,944.74x = 37,196.57 × 24,722.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,944.74x = 919,587,986.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,587,986.59/24,944.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,865.01

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