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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,143.28, 36,219.18 and 8,349.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,143.28, 36,219.18 and 8,349.90 is: 12,526.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,143.28 : 36,219.18 = 8,349.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,143.28/36,219.18 = 8,349.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,143.28x = 36,219.18 × 8,349.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,143.28x = 302,426,531.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,426,531.08/24,143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.32

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