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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.94, 37,469.42 and 7,209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.94, 37,469.42 and 7,209.04 is: 10,814.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.94 : 37,469.42 = 7,209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.94/37,469.42 = 7,209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.94x = 37,469.42 × 7,209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.94x = 270,118,547.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,118,547.56/24,977.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,814.28

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