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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,674.56, 37,015.32 and 8,029.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,674.56, 37,015.32 and 8,029.24 is: 12,044.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,674.56 : 37,015.32 = 8,029.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,674.56/37,015.32 = 8,029.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,674.56x = 37,015.32 × 8,029.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,674.56x = 297,204,887.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,204,887.96/24,674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,044.99

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