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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.40, 37,462.68 and 8,337.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.40, 37,462.68 and 8,337.06 is: 12,504.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.40 : 37,462.68 = 8,337.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.40/37,462.68 = 8,337.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.40x = 37,462.68 × 8,337.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.40x = 312,328,610.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,328,610.92/24,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,504.45

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