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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.52, 37,442.60 and 8,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.52, 37,442.60 and 8,550 is: 12,816.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.52 : 37,442.60 = 8,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.52/37,442.60 = 8,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.52x = 37,442.60 × 8,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.52x = 320,134,230
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,134,230/24,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,816.89

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