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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,958.39, 37,194.33 and 24,238.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,958.39, 37,194.33 and 24,238.69 is: 36,121.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,958.39 : 37,194.33 = 24,238.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,958.39/37,194.33 = 24,238.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,958.39x = 37,194.33 × 24,238.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,958.39x = 901,541,774.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,541,774.03/24,958.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,121.79

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