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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,968.93, 37,449.56 and 7,435.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,968.93, 37,449.56 and 7,435.97 is: 11,152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,968.93 : 37,449.56 = 7,435.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,968.93/37,449.56 = 7,435.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,968.93x = 37,449.56 × 7,435.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,968.93x = 278,473,767.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,473,767.49/24,968.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,152.81

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