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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,932.65, 37,379.51 and 12,446.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,932.65, 37,379.51 and 12,446.41 is: 18,659.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,932.65 : 37,379.51 = 12,446.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,932.65/37,379.51 = 12,446.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,932.65x = 37,379.51 × 12,446.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,932.65x = 465,240,520.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,240,520.16/24,932.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,659.89

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