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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,875.59, 37,322.28 and 12,394.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,875.59, 37,322.28 and 12,394.49 is: 18,596.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,875.59 : 37,322.28 = 12,394.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,875.59/37,322.28 = 12,394.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,875.59x = 37,322.28 × 12,394.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,875.59x = 462,590,626.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,590,626.24/24,875.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,596.17

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