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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,844.92, 37,269.90 and 8,205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,844.92, 37,269.90 and 8,205 is: 12,308.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,844.92 : 37,269.90 = 8,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,844.92/37,269.90 = 8,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,844.92x = 37,269.90 × 8,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,844.92x = 305,799,529.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,799,529.50/24,844.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,308.33

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