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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,985.62, 37,490.58 and 11,822.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,985.62, 37,490.58 and 11,822.31 is: 17,739.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,985.62 : 37,490.58 = 11,822.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,985.62/37,490.58 = 11,822.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,985.62x = 37,490.58 × 11,822.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,985.62x = 443,225,258.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,225,258.84/24,985.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,739.21

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