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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,751.58, 37,132.83 and 12,278.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,751.58, 37,132.83 and 12,278.39 is: 18,420.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,751.58 : 37,132.83 = 12,278.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,751.58/37,132.83 = 12,278.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,751.58x = 37,132.83 × 12,278.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,751.58x = 455,931,182.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,931,182.88/24,751.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,420.29

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