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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,905.16, 37,352.46 and 8,261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,905.16, 37,352.46 and 8,261.32 is: 12,390.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,905.16 : 37,352.46 = 8,261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,905.16/37,352.46 = 8,261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,905.16x = 37,352.46 × 8,261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,905.16x = 308,580,624.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,580,624.85/24,905.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,390.23

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