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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,760.80, 37,145.32 and 12,281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,760.80, 37,145.32 and 12,281.24 is: 18,423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,760.80 : 37,145.32 = 12,281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,760.80/37,145.32 = 12,281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,760.80x = 37,145.32 × 12,281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,760.80x = 456,190,589.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,190,589.80/24,760.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,423.90

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