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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.20, 37,351.80 and 11,779.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.20, 37,351.80 and 11,779.20 is: 17,668.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.20 : 37,351.80 = 11,779.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.20/37,351.80 = 11,779.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.20x = 37,351.80 × 11,779.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.20x = 439,974,322.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,974,322.56/24,901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,668.80

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