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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,768.59, 37,155.71 and 8,981.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,768.59, 37,155.71 and 8,981.06 is: 13,472.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,768.59 : 37,155.71 = 8,981.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,768.59/37,155.71 = 8,981.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,768.59x = 37,155.71 × 8,981.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,768.59x = 333,697,447.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,697,447.01/24,768.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,472.61

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