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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,205.45, 36,307.18 and 8,414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,205.45, 36,307.18 and 8,414.06 is: 12,620.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,205.45 : 36,307.18 = 8,414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,205.45/36,307.18 = 8,414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,205.45x = 36,307.18 × 8,414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,205.45x = 305,490,790.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,490,790.95/24,205.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,620.75

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