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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,674.69, 37,011.89 and 8,879.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,674.69, 37,011.89 and 8,879.69 is: 13,319.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,674.69 : 37,011.89 = 8,879.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,674.69/37,011.89 = 8,879.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,674.69x = 37,011.89 × 8,879.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,674.69x = 328,653,880.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,653,880.06/24,674.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,319.48

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