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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,664.59, 36,998.91 and 8,020.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,664.59, 36,998.91 and 8,020.31 is: 12,031.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,664.59 : 36,998.91 = 8,020.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,664.59/36,998.91 = 8,020.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,664.59x = 36,998.91 × 8,020.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,664.59x = 296,742,542.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,742,542.87/24,664.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,031.12

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