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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,756.81, 37,139.31 and 12,277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,756.81, 37,139.31 and 12,277.24 is: 18,417.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,756.81 : 37,139.31 = 12,277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,756.81/37,139.31 = 12,277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,756.81x = 37,139.31 × 12,277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,756.81x = 455,968,129.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,968,129.46/24,756.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,417.89

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