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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,972.21, 37,453.95 and 8,330.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,972.21, 37,453.95 and 8,330.31 is: 12,494.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,972.21 : 37,453.95 = 8,330.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,972.21/37,453.95 = 8,330.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,972.21x = 37,453.95 × 8,330.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,972.21x = 312,003,014.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,003,014.22/24,972.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,494.01

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