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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,652, 36,978 and 8,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,652, 36,978 and 8,236 is: 12,354

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,652 : 36,978 = 8,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,652/36,978 = 8,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,652x = 36,978 × 8,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,652x = 304,550,808
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,550,808/24,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,354

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