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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,979.42, 37,475.28 and 8,341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,979.42, 37,475.28 and 8,341.24 is: 12,513.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,979.42 : 37,475.28 = 8,341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,979.42/37,475.28 = 8,341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,979.42x = 37,475.28 × 8,341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,979.42x = 312,590,304.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,590,304.55/24,979.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,513.91

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