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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,997.24, 37,275.38 and 24,772.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,997.24, 37,275.38 and 24,772.21 is: 36,939.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,997.24 : 37,275.38 = 24,772.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,997.24/37,275.38 = 24,772.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,997.24x = 37,275.38 × 24,772.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,997.24x = 923,393,541.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,393,541.19/24,997.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,939.82

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