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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,130.16, 36,185.88 and 8,332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,130.16, 36,185.88 and 8,332.32 is: 12,495.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,130.16 : 36,185.88 = 8,332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,130.16/36,185.88 = 8,332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,130.16x = 36,185.88 × 8,332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,130.16x = 301,512,331.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,512,331.64/24,130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,495.25

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