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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,825.98, 37,231.07 and 8,182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,825.98, 37,231.07 and 8,182.91 is: 12,271.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,825.98 : 37,231.07 = 8,182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,825.98/37,231.07 = 8,182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,825.98x = 37,231.07 × 8,182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,825.98x = 304,658,495.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,658,495.01/24,825.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,271.76

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