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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.96, 37,488.60 and 10,944.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.96, 37,488.60 and 10,944.76 is: 16,417.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.96 : 37,488.60 = 10,944.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.96/37,488.60 = 10,944.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.96x = 37,488.60 × 10,944.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.96x = 410,303,729.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,303,729.74/24,991.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,417.43

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