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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,771.34, 37,152.78 and 8,130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,771.34, 37,152.78 and 8,130.94 is: 12,195.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,771.34 : 37,152.78 = 8,130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,771.34/37,152.78 = 8,130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,771.34x = 37,152.78 × 8,130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,771.34x = 302,087,025.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,087,025.01/24,771.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.02

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