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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,725.58, 37,062.22 and 8,081.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,725.58, 37,062.22 and 8,081.13 is: 12,113.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,725.58 : 37,062.22 = 8,081.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,725.58/37,062.22 = 8,081.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,725.58x = 37,062.22 × 8,081.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,725.58x = 299,504,617.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,504,617.91/24,725.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,113.15

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