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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,992.61, 37,479.69 and 8,348.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,992.61, 37,479.69 and 8,348.19 is: 12,519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,992.61 : 37,479.69 = 8,348.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,992.61/37,479.69 = 8,348.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,992.61x = 37,479.69 × 8,348.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,992.61x = 312,887,573.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,887,573.26/24,992.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,519.20

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