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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,968.54, 37,452.91 and 6,248.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,968.54, 37,452.91 and 6,248.53 is: 9,372.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,968.54 : 37,452.91 = 6,248.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,968.54/37,452.91 = 6,248.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,968.54x = 37,452.91 × 6,248.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,968.54x = 234,025,631.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,025,631.72/24,968.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,372.82

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