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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,959.70, 37,444.83 and 9,377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,959.70, 37,444.83 and 9,377.46 is: 14,068.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,959.70 : 37,444.83 = 9,377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,959.70/37,444.83 = 9,377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,959.70x = 37,444.83 × 9,377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,959.70x = 351,137,395.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,137,395.53/24,959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,068.17

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