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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,993.59, 37,490.40 and 6,525.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,993.59, 37,490.40 and 6,525.59 is: 9,788.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,993.59 : 37,490.40 = 6,525.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,993.59/37,490.40 = 6,525.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,993.59x = 37,490.40 × 6,525.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,993.59x = 244,646,979.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,646,979.34/24,993.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,788.39

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