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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,833.52, 37,251.40 and 8,195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,833.52, 37,251.40 and 8,195 is: 12,292.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,833.52 : 37,251.40 = 8,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,833.52/37,251.40 = 8,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,833.52x = 37,251.40 × 8,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,833.52x = 305,275,223
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,275,223/24,833.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.87

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