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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.99, 36,942.51 and 8,834.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.99, 36,942.51 and 8,834.07 is: 13,251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.99 : 36,942.51 = 8,834.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.99/36,942.51 = 8,834.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.99x = 36,942.51 × 8,834.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.99x = 326,352,719.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,352,719.32/24,627.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.29

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