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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759.80, 37,143.82 and 12,280.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759.80, 37,143.82 and 12,280.24 is: 18,422.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759.80 : 37,143.82 = 12,280.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759.80/37,143.82 = 12,280.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759.80x = 37,143.82 × 12,280.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759.80x = 456,135,024.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,135,024.12/24,759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,422.40

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