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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,930.78, 37,364.98 and 12,454.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,930.78, 37,364.98 and 12,454.29 is: 18,665.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,930.78 : 37,364.98 = 12,454.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,930.78/37,364.98 = 12,454.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,930.78x = 37,364.98 × 12,454.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,930.78x = 465,354,296.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,354,296.76/24,930.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,665.85

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