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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,930.59, 37,401.95 and 8,290.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,930.59, 37,401.95 and 8,290.55 is: 12,437.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,930.59 : 37,401.95 = 8,290.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,930.59/37,401.95 = 8,290.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,930.59x = 37,401.95 × 8,290.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,930.59x = 310,082,850.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,082,850.80/24,930.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,437.85

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