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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,955.02, 37,439.01 and 12,474.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,955.02, 37,439.01 and 12,474.54 is: 18,715.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,955.02 : 37,439.01 = 12,474.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,955.02/37,439.01 = 12,474.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,955.02x = 37,439.01 × 12,474.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,955.02x = 467,034,427.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,034,427.81/24,955.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,715.05

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