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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,998.40, 37,507.20 and 24,604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,998.40, 37,507.20 and 24,604.80 is: 36,916.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,998.40 : 37,507.20 = 24,604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,998.40/37,507.20 = 24,604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,998.40x = 37,507.20 × 24,604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,998.40x = 922,857,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,857,154.56/24,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,916.65

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