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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,954.78, 37,440.40 and 11,805.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,954.78, 37,440.40 and 11,805.44 is: 17,712.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,954.78 : 37,440.40 = 11,805.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,954.78/37,440.40 = 11,805.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,954.78x = 37,440.40 × 11,805.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,954.78x = 442,000,395.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,000,395.78/24,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,712.05

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