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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,955.70, 37,420.99 and 8,309.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,955.70, 37,420.99 and 8,309.79 is: 12,460.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,955.70 : 37,420.99 = 8,309.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,955.70/37,420.99 = 8,309.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,955.70x = 37,420.99 × 8,309.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,955.70x = 310,960,547.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,960,547.72/24,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,460.50

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