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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.94, 37,438.84 and 8,322.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.94, 37,438.84 and 8,322.11 is: 12,481.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.94 : 37,438.84 = 8,322.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.94/37,438.84 = 8,322.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.94x = 37,438.84 × 8,322.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.94x = 311,570,144.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,570,144.75/24,961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.81

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