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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,994.96, 37,492.40 and 10,008.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,994.96, 37,492.40 and 10,008.82 is: 15,013.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,994.96 : 37,492.40 = 10,008.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,994.96/37,492.40 = 10,008.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,994.96x = 37,492.40 × 10,008.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,994.96x = 375,254,754.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,254,754.86/24,994.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,013.21

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