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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.23, 37,005.81 and 8,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.23, 37,005.81 and 8,030.20 is: 12,045.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.23 : 37,005.81 = 8,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.23/37,005.81 = 8,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.23x = 37,005.81 × 8,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.23x = 297,164,002.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,164,002.22/24,670.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,045.45

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