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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.98, 37,475.61 and 8,346.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.98, 37,475.61 and 8,346.30 is: 12,515.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.98 : 37,475.61 = 8,346.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.98/37,475.61 = 8,346.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.98x = 37,475.61 × 8,346.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.98x = 312,782,683.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,782,683.74/24,991.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,515.32

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