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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,999.90, 37,499.85 and 24,423.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,999.90, 37,499.85 and 24,423.90 is: 36,635.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,999.90 : 37,499.85 = 24,423.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,999.90/37,499.85 = 24,423.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,999.90x = 37,499.85 × 24,423.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,999.90x = 915,892,586.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,892,586.42/24,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,635.85

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