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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,962.59, 37,433.46 and 10,161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,962.59, 37,433.46 and 10,161.46 is: 15,237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,962.59 : 37,433.46 = 10,161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,962.59/37,433.46 = 10,161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,962.59x = 37,433.46 × 10,161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,962.59x = 380,378,606.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,378,606.45/24,962.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,237.95

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