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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.95, 37,488.60 and 10,944.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.95, 37,488.60 and 10,944.75 is: 16,417.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.95 : 37,488.60 = 10,944.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.95/37,488.60 = 10,944.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.95x = 37,488.60 × 10,944.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.95x = 410,303,354.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,303,354.85/24,991.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,417.42

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