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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,014.60, 36,021.90 and 12,350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,014.60, 36,021.90 and 12,350.60 is: 18,525.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,014.60 : 36,021.90 = 12,350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,014.60/36,021.90 = 12,350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,014.60x = 36,021.90 × 12,350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,014.60x = 444,892,078.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,892,078.14/24,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,525.90

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