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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.48, 37,485.84 and 8,349.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.48, 37,485.84 and 8,349.77 is: 12,524.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.48 : 37,485.84 = 8,349.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.48/37,485.84 = 8,349.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.48x = 37,485.84 × 8,349.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.48x = 312,998,142.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,998,142.26/24,991.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,524.19

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