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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,982.40, 37,473.60 and 24,107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,982.40, 37,473.60 and 24,107.60 is: 36,161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,982.40 : 37,473.60 = 24,107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,982.40/37,473.60 = 24,107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,982.40x = 37,473.60 × 24,107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,982.40x = 903,398,559.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,398,559.36/24,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,161.40

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