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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,062.62, 36,084.68 and 8,264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,062.62, 36,084.68 and 8,264.72 is: 12,393.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,062.62 : 36,084.68 = 8,264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,062.62/36,084.68 = 8,264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,062.62x = 36,084.68 × 8,264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,062.62x = 298,229,776.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,229,776.49/24,062.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,393.90

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