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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,979.96, 37,475.34 and 8,341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,979.96, 37,475.34 and 8,341.48 is: 12,514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,979.96 : 37,475.34 = 8,341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,979.96/37,475.34 = 8,341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,979.96x = 37,475.34 × 8,341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,979.96x = 312,599,799.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,599,799.10/24,979.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.02

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