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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,726.76, 37,092.42 and 8,086.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,726.76, 37,092.42 and 8,086.89 is: 12,131.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,726.76 : 37,092.42 = 8,086.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,726.76/37,092.42 = 8,086.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,726.76x = 37,092.42 × 8,086.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,726.76x = 299,962,320.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,962,320.37/24,726.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,131.08

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