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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,934.84, 37,371.06 and 12,458.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,934.84, 37,371.06 and 12,458.36 is: 18,671.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,934.84 : 37,371.06 = 12,458.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,934.84/37,371.06 = 12,458.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,934.84x = 37,371.06 × 12,458.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,934.84x = 465,582,212.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,582,212.49/24,934.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,671.96

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