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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,934.93, 37,371.21 and 12,458.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,934.93, 37,371.21 and 12,458.46 is: 18,672.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,934.93 : 37,371.21 = 12,458.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,934.93/37,371.21 = 12,458.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,934.93x = 37,371.21 × 12,458.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,934.93x = 465,587,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,587,475.79/24,934.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,672.10

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