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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,992.92, 37,486.90 and 6,524.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,992.92, 37,486.90 and 6,524.92 is: 9,786.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,992.92 : 37,486.90 = 6,524.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,992.92/37,486.90 = 6,524.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,992.92x = 37,486.90 × 6,524.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,992.92x = 244,599,023.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,599,023.55/24,992.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,786.73

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