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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,924.61, 37,371.38 and 8,280.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,924.61, 37,371.38 and 8,280.33 is: 12,415.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,924.61 : 37,371.38 = 8,280.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,924.61/37,371.38 = 8,280.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,924.61x = 37,371.38 × 8,280.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,924.61x = 309,447,177.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,447,177.41/24,924.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,415.33

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