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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,975.83, 37,436.18 and 10,181.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,975.83, 37,436.18 and 10,181.18 is: 15,260.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,975.83 : 37,436.18 = 10,181.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,975.83/37,436.18 = 10,181.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,975.83x = 37,436.18 × 10,181.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,975.83x = 381,144,529.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,144,529.78/24,975.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,260.53

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