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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,754.59, 37,137.33 and 12,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,754.59, 37,137.33 and 12,281.40 is: 18,424.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,754.59 : 37,137.33 = 12,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,754.59/37,137.33 = 12,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,754.59x = 37,137.33 × 12,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,754.59x = 456,098,404.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,098,404.66/24,754.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,424.80

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