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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,930.79, 37,369.89 and 8,286.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,930.79, 37,369.89 and 8,286.37 is: 12,420.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,930.79 : 37,369.89 = 8,286.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,930.79/37,369.89 = 8,286.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,930.79x = 37,369.89 × 8,286.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,930.79x = 309,660,641.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,660,641.97/24,930.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,420.81

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