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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,995.76, 37,486.08 and 8,351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,995.76, 37,486.08 and 8,351.52 is: 12,524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,995.76 : 37,486.08 = 8,351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,995.76/37,486.08 = 8,351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,995.76x = 37,486.08 × 8,351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,995.76x = 313,065,746.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,065,746.84/24,995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,524.75

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