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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,811.26, 37,211.94 and 12,155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,811.26, 37,211.94 and 12,155.58 is: 18,230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,811.26 : 37,211.94 = 12,155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,811.26/37,211.94 = 12,155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,811.26x = 37,211.94 × 12,155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,811.26x = 452,332,713.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,332,713.63/24,811.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,230.94

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