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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,712.61, 37,022.42 and 12,218.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,712.61, 37,022.42 and 12,218.01 is: 18,304.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,712.61 : 37,022.42 = 12,218.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,712.61/37,022.42 = 12,218.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,712.61x = 37,022.42 × 12,218.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,712.61x = 452,340,120.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,340,120.77/24,712.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,304.02

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