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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.32, 36,998.82 and 8,028.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.32, 36,998.82 and 8,028.30 is: 12,039.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.32 : 36,998.82 = 8,028.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.32/36,998.82 = 8,028.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.32x = 36,998.82 × 8,028.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.32x = 297,037,626.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,037,626.61/24,672.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,039.31

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