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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,920.78, 37,373.10 and 8,276.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,920.78, 37,373.10 and 8,276.34 is: 12,411.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,920.78 : 37,373.10 = 8,276.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,920.78/37,373.10 = 8,276.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,920.78x = 37,373.10 × 8,276.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,920.78x = 309,312,552.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,312,552.15/24,920.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,411.83

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