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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,770.80, 37,128.21 and 12,299.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,770.80, 37,128.21 and 12,299.73 is: 18,435.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,770.80 : 37,128.21 = 12,299.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,770.80/37,128.21 = 12,299.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,770.80x = 37,128.21 × 12,299.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,770.80x = 456,666,772.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,666,772.74/24,770.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,435.69

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