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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,011.64, 35,949.66 and 12,741.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,011.64, 35,949.66 and 12,741.48 is: 19,076.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,011.64 : 35,949.66 = 12,741.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,011.64/35,949.66 = 12,741.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,011.64x = 35,949.66 × 12,741.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,011.64x = 458,051,873.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,051,873.90/24,011.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,076.24

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