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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,932.61, 37,402.65 and 8,059.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,932.61, 37,402.65 and 8,059.98 is: 12,091.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,932.61 : 37,402.65 = 8,059.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,932.61/37,402.65 = 8,059.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,932.61x = 37,402.65 × 8,059.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,932.61x = 301,464,470.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,464,470.69/24,932.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,091.17

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