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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,052, 36,078.54 and 8,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,052, 36,078.54 and 8,257 is: 12,385.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,052 : 36,078.54 = 8,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,052/36,078.54 = 8,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,052x = 36,078.54 × 8,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,052x = 297,900,504.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,900,504.78/24,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,385.69

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