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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,809.94, 37,220.02 and 8,170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,809.94, 37,220.02 and 8,170.96 is: 12,258.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,809.94 : 37,220.02 = 8,170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,809.94/37,220.02 = 8,170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,809.94x = 37,220.02 × 8,170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,809.94x = 304,123,294.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,123,294.62/24,809.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,258.12

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