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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.59, 37,007.91 and 8,026.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.59, 37,007.91 and 8,026.17 is: 12,039.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.59 : 37,007.91 = 8,026.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.59/37,007.91 = 8,026.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.59x = 37,007.91 × 8,026.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.59x = 297,031,777.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,031,777.00/24,670.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,039.91

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