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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.54, 37,429.79 and 8,315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.54, 37,429.79 and 8,315.72 is: 12,469.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.54 : 37,429.79 = 8,315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.54/37,429.79 = 8,315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.54x = 37,429.79 × 8,315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.54x = 311,255,653.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,255,653.30/24,961.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,469.41

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