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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,720.73, 37,082.61 and 8,082.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,720.73, 37,082.61 and 8,082.52 is: 12,124.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,720.73 : 37,082.61 = 8,082.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,720.73/37,082.61 = 8,082.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,720.73x = 37,082.61 × 8,082.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,720.73x = 299,720,844.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,720,844.27/24,720.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,124.27

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