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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,666.30, 36,999.80 and 8,026.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,666.30, 36,999.80 and 8,026.42 is: 12,039.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,666.30 : 36,999.80 = 8,026.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,666.30/36,999.80 = 8,026.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,666.30x = 36,999.80 × 8,026.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,666.30x = 296,975,934.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,975,934.72/24,666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,039.74

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