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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,274.08, 36,419.89 and 8,481.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,274.08, 36,419.89 and 8,481.45 is: 12,725.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,274.08 : 36,419.89 = 8,481.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,274.08/36,419.89 = 8,481.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,274.08x = 36,419.89 × 8,481.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,274.08x = 308,893,476.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,893,476.04/24,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,725.24

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