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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,771, 37,162.16 and 8,132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,771, 37,162.16 and 8,132.44 is: 12,200.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,771 : 37,162.16 = 8,132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,771/37,162.16 = 8,132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,771x = 37,162.16 × 8,132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,771x = 302,219,036.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,219,036.47/24,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,200.52

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