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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,997.65, 37,275.96 and 24,772.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,997.65, 37,275.96 and 24,772.64 is: 36,940.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,997.65 : 37,275.96 = 24,772.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,997.65/37,275.96 = 24,772.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,997.65x = 37,275.96 × 24,772.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,997.65x = 923,423,844.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,423,844.25/24,997.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,940.43

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