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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,985.80, 37,478.70 and 10,952.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,985.80, 37,478.70 and 10,952.55 is: 16,428.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,985.80 : 37,478.70 = 10,952.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,985.80/37,478.70 = 10,952.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,985.80x = 37,478.70 × 10,952.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,985.80x = 410,487,335.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,487,335.69/24,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,428.83

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