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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,726.09, 37,063.35 and 12,238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,726.09, 37,063.35 and 12,238.32 is: 18,344.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,726.09 : 37,063.35 = 12,238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,726.09/37,063.35 = 12,238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,726.09x = 37,063.35 × 12,238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,726.09x = 453,593,137.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,593,137.57/24,726.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,344.72

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