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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,994.98, 37,480.10 and 8,349.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,994.98, 37,480.10 and 8,349.30 is: 12,519.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,994.98 : 37,480.10 = 8,349.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,994.98/37,480.10 = 8,349.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,994.98x = 37,480.10 × 8,349.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,994.98x = 312,932,598.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,932,598.93/24,994.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,519.82

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