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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,995.98, 37,481.60 and 8,350.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,995.98, 37,481.60 and 8,350.30 is: 12,521.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,995.98 : 37,481.60 = 8,350.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,995.98/37,481.60 = 8,350.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,995.98x = 37,481.60 × 8,350.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,995.98x = 312,982,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,982,604.48/24,995.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.32

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