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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.39, 37,449.07 and 8,332.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.39, 37,449.07 and 8,332.29 is: 12,500.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.39 : 37,449.07 = 8,332.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.39/37,449.07 = 8,332.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.39x = 37,449.07 × 8,332.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.39x = 312,036,490.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,036,490.64/24,961.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,500.77

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