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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.59, 37,431.96 and 10,160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.59, 37,431.96 and 10,160.46 is: 15,236.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.59 : 37,431.96 = 10,160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.59/37,431.96 = 10,160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.59x = 37,431.96 × 10,160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.59x = 380,325,932.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,325,932.30/24,961.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,236.45

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