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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,644.20, 36,966.30 and 8,228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,644.20, 36,966.30 and 8,228.20 is: 12,342.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,644.20 : 36,966.30 = 8,228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,644.20/36,966.30 = 8,228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,644.20x = 36,966.30 × 8,228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,644.20x = 304,166,109.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,166,109.66/24,644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,342.30

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