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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,967.86, 37,174.49 and 24,619.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,967.86, 37,174.49 and 24,619.11 is: 36,655.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,967.86 : 37,174.49 = 24,619.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,967.86/37,174.49 = 24,619.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,967.86x = 37,174.49 × 24,619.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,967.86x = 915,202,735.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,202,735.41/24,967.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,655.23

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