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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,851.62, 37,257.81 and 12,364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,851.62, 37,257.81 and 12,364.82 is: 18,537.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,851.62 : 37,257.81 = 12,364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,851.62/37,257.81 = 12,364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,851.62x = 37,257.81 × 12,364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,851.62x = 460,686,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,686,114.24/24,851.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,537.47

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