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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,826.21, 37,231.41 and 8,183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,826.21, 37,231.41 and 8,183.14 is: 12,272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,826.21 : 37,231.41 = 8,183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,826.21/37,231.41 = 8,183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,826.21x = 37,231.41 × 8,183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,826.21x = 304,669,840.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,669,840.43/24,826.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,272.10

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