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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,905.81, 37,363.15 and 8,266.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,905.81, 37,363.15 and 8,266.82 is: 12,401.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,905.81 : 37,363.15 = 8,266.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,905.81/37,363.15 = 8,266.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,905.81x = 37,363.15 × 8,266.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,905.81x = 308,874,394.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,874,394.35/24,905.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,401.70

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