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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,011.44, 36,019.89 and 12,327.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,011.44, 36,019.89 and 12,327.39 is: 18,492.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,011.44 : 36,019.89 = 12,327.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,011.44/36,019.89 = 12,327.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,011.44x = 36,019.89 × 12,327.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,011.44x = 444,031,231.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,031,231.79/24,011.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,492.49

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