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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,662.10, 36,998.55 and 8,019.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,662.10, 36,998.55 and 8,019.30 is: 12,030.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,662.10 : 36,998.55 = 8,019.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,662.10/36,998.55 = 8,019.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,662.10x = 36,998.55 × 8,019.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,662.10x = 296,702,472.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,702,472.02/24,662.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.71

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