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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,740.83, 37,101.12 and 12,256.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,740.83, 37,101.12 and 12,256.30 is: 18,379.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,740.83 : 37,101.12 = 12,256.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,740.83/37,101.12 = 12,256.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,740.83x = 37,101.12 × 12,256.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,740.83x = 454,722,457.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,722,457.06/24,740.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,379.43

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