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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,860.44, 37,255.83 and 12,368.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,860.44, 37,255.83 and 12,368.62 is: 18,535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,860.44 : 37,255.83 = 12,368.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,860.44/37,255.83 = 12,368.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,860.44x = 37,255.83 × 12,368.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,860.44x = 460,803,204.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,803,204.05/24,860.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,535.60

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