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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,748.55, 37,094.94 and 12,277.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,748.55, 37,094.94 and 12,277.52 is: 18,402.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,748.55 : 37,094.94 = 12,277.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,748.55/37,094.94 = 12,277.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,748.55x = 37,094.94 × 12,277.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,748.55x = 455,433,682.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,433,682.27/24,748.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,402.44

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