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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,954.36, 37,437.44 and 8,087.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,954.36, 37,437.44 and 8,087.34 is: 12,132.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,954.36 : 37,437.44 = 8,087.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,954.36/37,437.44 = 8,087.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,954.36x = 37,437.44 × 8,087.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,954.36x = 302,769,265.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,769,265.57/24,954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,132.92

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