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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,968.70, 37,459.95 and 16,087.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,968.70, 37,459.95 and 16,087.05 is: 24,135.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,968.70 : 37,459.95 = 16,087.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,968.70/37,459.95 = 16,087.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,968.70x = 37,459.95 × 16,087.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,968.70x = 602,620,088.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,620,088.65/24,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,135.02

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