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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,010.40, 35,969.70 and 12,913.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,010.40, 35,969.70 and 12,913.40 is: 19,345.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,010.40 : 35,969.70 = 12,913.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,010.40/35,969.70 = 12,913.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,010.40x = 35,969.70 × 12,913.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,010.40x = 464,491,123.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,491,123.98/24,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,345.41

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