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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,812.26, 37,213.44 and 12,156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,812.26, 37,213.44 and 12,156.58 is: 18,232.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,812.26 : 37,213.44 = 12,156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,812.26/37,213.44 = 12,156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,812.26x = 37,213.44 × 12,156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,812.26x = 452,388,160.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,388,160.44/24,812.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,232.44

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