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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,884.82, 37,329.93 and 12,407.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,884.82, 37,329.93 and 12,407.99 is: 18,613.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,884.82 : 37,329.93 = 12,407.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,884.82/37,329.93 = 12,407.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,884.82x = 37,329.93 × 12,407.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,884.82x = 463,189,211.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,189,211.49/24,884.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,613.32

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