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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.24, 37,254.25 and 12,362.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.24, 37,254.25 and 12,362.45 is: 18,533.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.24 : 37,254.25 = 12,362.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.24/37,254.25 = 12,362.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.24x = 37,254.25 × 12,362.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.24x = 460,553,554.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,553,554.83/24,849.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,533.91

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