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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.45, 37,032.98 and 12,206.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.45, 37,032.98 and 12,206.55 is: 18,321.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.45 : 37,032.98 = 12,206.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.45/37,032.98 = 12,206.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.45x = 37,032.98 × 12,206.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.45x = 452,044,860.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,044,860.99/24,672.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,321.85

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