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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,749.36, 37,122.04 and 12,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,749.36, 37,122.04 and 12,095.20 is: 18,141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,749.36 : 37,122.04 = 12,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,749.36/37,122.04 = 12,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,749.36x = 37,122.04 × 12,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,749.36x = 448,998,498.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,998,498.21/24,749.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,141.82

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