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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.88, 36,995.53 and 8,875.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.88, 36,995.53 and 8,875.27 is: 13,309.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.88 : 36,995.53 = 8,875.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.88/36,995.53 = 8,875.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.88x = 36,995.53 × 8,875.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.88x = 328,345,317.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,345,317.54/24,670.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,309.02

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