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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,735.20, 37,127.10 and 12,269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,735.20, 37,127.10 and 12,269.30 is: 18,416.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,735.20 : 37,127.10 = 12,269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,735.20/37,127.10 = 12,269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,735.20x = 37,127.10 × 12,269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,735.20x = 455,523,528.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,523,528.03/24,735.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,416.00

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