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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,874.23, 37,311.35 and 8,229.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,874.23, 37,311.35 and 8,229.78 is: 12,344.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,874.23 : 37,311.35 = 8,229.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,874.23/37,311.35 = 8,229.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,874.23x = 37,311.35 × 8,229.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,874.23x = 307,064,160.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,064,160.85/24,874.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,344.67

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