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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,751.35, 37,099.13 and 12,280.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,751.35, 37,099.13 and 12,280.31 is: 18,406.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,751.35 : 37,099.13 = 12,280.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,751.35/37,099.13 = 12,280.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,751.35x = 37,099.13 × 12,280.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,751.35x = 455,588,570.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,588,570.23/24,751.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,406.62

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