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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,806.16, 37,211.62 and 8,166.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,806.16, 37,211.62 and 8,166.36 is: 12,250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,806.16 : 37,211.62 = 8,166.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,806.16/37,211.62 = 8,166.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,806.16x = 37,211.62 × 8,166.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,806.16x = 303,883,485.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,883,485.10/24,806.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,250.32

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