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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.02, 37,265.63 and 8,205.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.02, 37,265.63 and 8,205.95 is: 12,306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.02 : 37,265.63 = 8,205.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.02/37,265.63 = 8,205.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.02x = 37,265.63 × 8,205.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.02x = 305,800,010.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,800,010.18/24,849.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,306.32

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