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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,774.56, 37,167.36 and 12,301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,774.56, 37,167.36 and 12,301.44 is: 18,454.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,774.56 : 37,167.36 = 12,301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,774.56/37,167.36 = 12,301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,774.56x = 37,167.36 × 12,301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,774.56x = 457,212,049.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,212,049.00/24,774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,454.90

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