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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,124.60, 36,186.90 and 8,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,124.60, 36,186.90 and 8,329.60 is: 12,494.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,124.60 : 36,186.90 = 8,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,124.60/36,186.90 = 8,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,124.60x = 36,186.90 × 8,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,124.60x = 301,422,402.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,422,402.24/24,124.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,494.40

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