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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,674.78, 37,001.05 and 12,189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,674.78, 37,001.05 and 12,189.94 is: 18,279.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,674.78 : 37,001.05 = 12,189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,674.78/37,001.05 = 12,189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,674.78x = 37,001.05 × 12,189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,674.78x = 451,040,733.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,040,733.16/24,674.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,279.42

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