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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,666.57, 36,999.86 and 8,028.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,666.57, 36,999.86 and 8,028.27 is: 12,042.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,666.57 : 36,999.86 = 8,028.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,666.57/36,999.86 = 8,028.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,666.57x = 36,999.86 × 8,028.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,666.57x = 297,044,825.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,044,825.90/24,666.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.41

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