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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,988.62, 37,488.83 and 8,121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,988.62, 37,488.83 and 8,121.58 is: 12,184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,988.62 : 37,488.83 = 8,121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,988.62/37,488.83 = 8,121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,988.62x = 37,488.83 × 8,121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,988.62x = 304,468,397.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,468,397.62/24,988.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,184.28

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