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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,788.67, 37,188.86 and 8,148.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,788.67, 37,188.86 and 8,148.75 is: 12,225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,788.67 : 37,188.86 = 8,148.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,788.67/37,188.86 = 8,148.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,788.67x = 37,188.86 × 8,148.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,788.67x = 303,042,722.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,042,722.93/24,788.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,225.05

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