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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,899.58, 37,350.45 and 8,261.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,899.58, 37,350.45 and 8,261.10 is: 12,392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,899.58 : 37,350.45 = 8,261.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,899.58/37,350.45 = 8,261.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,899.58x = 37,350.45 × 8,261.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,899.58x = 308,555,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,555,802.50/24,899.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,392.01

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