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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,848.73, 37,246.14 and 12,378.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,848.73, 37,246.14 and 12,378.06 is: 18,553.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,848.73 : 37,246.14 = 12,378.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,848.73/37,246.14 = 12,378.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,848.73x = 37,246.14 × 12,378.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,848.73x = 461,034,955.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,034,955.69/24,848.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,553.66

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