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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.58, 37,461.25 and 11,828.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.58, 37,461.25 and 11,828.27 is: 17,730.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.58 : 37,461.25 = 11,828.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.58/37,461.25 = 11,828.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.58x = 37,461.25 × 11,828.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.58x = 443,101,887.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,101,887.98/24,991.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,730.05

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