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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,861.48, 37,269.67 and 12,385.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,861.48, 37,269.67 and 12,385.33 is: 18,566.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,861.48 : 37,269.67 = 12,385.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,861.48/37,269.67 = 12,385.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,861.48x = 37,269.67 × 12,385.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,861.48x = 461,597,165.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,597,165.85/24,861.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,566.76

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