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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,755, 37,138.26 and 8,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,755, 37,138.26 and 8,339 is: 12,510.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,755 : 37,138.26 = 8,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,755/37,138.26 = 8,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,755x = 37,138.26 × 8,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,755x = 309,695,950.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,695,950.14/24,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,510.44

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