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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,954.80, 37,475.40 and 24,177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,954.80, 37,475.40 and 24,177.20 is: 36,307.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,954.80 : 37,475.40 = 24,177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,954.80/37,475.40 = 24,177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,954.80x = 37,475.40 × 24,177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,954.80x = 906,050,240.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,050,240.88/24,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,307.65

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