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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.95, 37,247.81 and 12,208.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.95, 37,247.81 and 12,208.41 is: 18,299.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.95 : 37,247.81 = 12,208.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.95/37,247.81 = 12,208.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.95x = 37,247.81 × 12,208.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.95x = 454,736,288.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,736,288.80/24,849.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,299.29

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