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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.62, 37,254.81 and 12,362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.62, 37,254.81 and 12,362.82 is: 18,534.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.62 : 37,254.81 = 12,362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.62/37,254.81 = 12,362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.62x = 37,254.81 × 12,362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.62x = 460,574,510.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,574,510.16/24,849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,534.47

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