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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,844.50, 37,277.55 and 12,376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,844.50, 37,277.55 and 12,376.98 is: 18,570.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,844.50 : 37,277.55 = 12,376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,844.50/37,277.55 = 12,376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,844.50x = 37,277.55 × 12,376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,844.50x = 461,383,490.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,383,490.80/24,844.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,570.85

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