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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,886.10, 37,279.10 and 12,368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,886.10, 37,279.10 and 12,368.28 is: 18,527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,886.10 : 37,279.10 = 12,368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,886.10/37,279.10 = 12,368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,886.10x = 37,279.10 × 12,368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,886.10x = 461,078,346.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,078,346.95/24,886.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,527.55

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