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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,780.97, 37,163.62 and 8,138.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,780.97, 37,163.62 and 8,138.26 is: 12,204.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,780.97 : 37,163.62 = 8,138.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,780.97/37,163.62 = 8,138.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,780.97x = 37,163.62 × 8,138.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,780.97x = 302,447,202.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,447,202.10/24,780.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,204.82

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