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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,661.73, 36,996.94 and 8,018.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,661.73, 36,996.94 and 8,018.82 is: 12,029.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,661.73 : 36,996.94 = 8,018.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,661.73/36,996.94 = 8,018.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,661.73x = 36,996.94 × 8,018.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,661.73x = 296,671,905.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,671,905.21/24,661.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.65

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