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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,848.74, 37,253.50 and 12,361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,848.74, 37,253.50 and 12,361.95 is: 18,533.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,848.74 : 37,253.50 = 12,361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,848.74/37,253.50 = 12,361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,848.74x = 37,253.50 × 12,361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,848.74x = 460,525,733.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,525,733.72/24,848.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,533.16

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