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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.92, 37,485.40 and 6,523.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.92, 37,485.40 and 6,523.92 is: 9,785.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.92 : 37,485.40 = 6,523.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.92/37,485.40 = 6,523.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.92x = 37,485.40 × 6,523.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.92x = 244,551,750.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,551,750.77/24,991.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,785.23

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