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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,954.36, 37,420.62 and 9,361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,954.36, 37,420.62 and 9,361.08 is: 14,037.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,954.36 : 37,420.62 = 9,361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,954.36/37,420.62 = 9,361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,954.36x = 37,420.62 × 9,361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,954.36x = 350,297,417.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,297,417.47/24,954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,037.52

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