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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,655.59, 36,985.41 and 8,011.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,655.59, 36,985.41 and 8,011.31 is: 12,017.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,655.59 : 36,985.41 = 8,011.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,655.59/36,985.41 = 8,011.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,655.59x = 36,985.41 × 8,011.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,655.59x = 296,301,400.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,301,400.06/24,655.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,017.62

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