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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,640.51, 36,960.76 and 8,002.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,640.51, 36,960.76 and 8,002.22 is: 12,003.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,640.51 : 36,960.76 = 8,002.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,640.51/36,960.76 = 8,002.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,640.51x = 36,960.76 × 8,002.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,640.51x = 295,768,235.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,768,235.29/24,640.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,003.33

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