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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,814.26, 37,216.44 and 12,158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,814.26, 37,216.44 and 12,158.58 is: 18,235.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,814.26 : 37,216.44 = 12,158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,814.26/37,216.44 = 12,158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,814.26x = 37,216.44 × 12,158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,814.26x = 452,499,063.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,499,063.06/24,814.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,235.44

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