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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,851.98, 37,250.85 and 12,210.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,851.98, 37,250.85 and 12,210.45 is: 18,302.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,851.98 : 37,250.85 = 12,210.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,851.98/37,250.85 = 12,210.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,851.98x = 37,250.85 × 12,210.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,851.98x = 454,849,641.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,849,641.38/24,851.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,302.35

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