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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,976.63, 37,483.43 and 11,829.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,976.63, 37,483.43 and 11,829.03 is: 17,752.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,976.63 : 37,483.43 = 11,829.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,976.63/37,483.43 = 11,829.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,976.63x = 37,483.43 × 11,829.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,976.63x = 443,392,418.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,392,418.26/24,976.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,752.29

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