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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,955.70, 37,431.03 and 8,313.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,955.70, 37,431.03 and 8,313.94 is: 12,470.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,955.70 : 37,431.03 = 8,313.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,955.70/37,431.03 = 8,313.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,955.70x = 37,431.03 × 8,313.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,955.70x = 311,199,474.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,199,474.03/24,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,470.08

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