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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,998.65, 37,277.45 and 24,773.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,998.65, 37,277.45 and 24,773.64 is: 36,941.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,998.65 : 37,277.45 = 24,773.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,998.65/37,277.45 = 24,773.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,998.65x = 37,277.45 × 24,773.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,998.65x = 923,498,126.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,498,126.42/24,998.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,941.92

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