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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.44, 37,016.39 and 8,035.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.44, 37,016.39 and 8,035.67 is: 12,057.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.44 : 37,016.39 = 8,035.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.44/37,016.39 = 8,035.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.44x = 37,016.39 × 8,035.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.44x = 297,451,607.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,451,607.26/24,670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,057.00

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