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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,756.08, 37,139.58 and 12,282.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,756.08, 37,139.58 and 12,282.89 is: 18,427.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,756.08 : 37,139.58 = 12,282.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,756.08/37,139.58 = 12,282.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,756.08x = 37,139.58 × 12,282.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,756.08x = 456,181,190.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,181,190.09/24,756.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,427.04

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