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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,955.29, 37,417.68 and 12,289.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,955.29, 37,417.68 and 12,289.05 is: 18,426.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,955.29 : 37,417.68 = 12,289.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,955.29/37,417.68 = 12,289.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,955.29x = 37,417.68 × 12,289.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,955.29x = 459,827,740.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,827,740.40/24,955.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,426.06

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