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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,920.54, 37,381.48 and 8,054.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,920.54, 37,381.48 and 8,054.27 is: 12,081.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,920.54 : 37,381.48 = 8,054.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,920.54/37,381.48 = 8,054.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,920.54x = 37,381.48 × 8,054.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,920.54x = 301,080,305.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,080,305.74/24,920.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,081.61

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