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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,911.70, 37,336.41 and 12,435.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,911.70, 37,336.41 and 12,435.30 is: 18,637.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,911.70 : 37,336.41 = 12,435.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,911.70/37,336.41 = 12,435.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,911.70x = 37,336.41 × 12,435.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,911.70x = 464,289,459.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,289,459.27/24,911.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,637.41

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