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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,729.20, 37,093.80 and 12,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,729.20, 37,093.80 and 12,244.40 is: 18,366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,729.20 : 37,093.80 = 12,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,729.20/37,093.80 = 12,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,729.20x = 37,093.80 × 12,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,729.20x = 454,191,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,191,324.72/24,729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,366.60

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