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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,975.81, 37,432.53 and 16,067.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,975.81, 37,432.53 and 16,067.43 is: 24,081.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,975.81 : 37,432.53 = 16,067.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,975.81/37,432.53 = 16,067.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,975.81x = 37,432.53 × 16,067.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,975.81x = 601,444,555.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,444,555.50/24,975.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,081.08

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