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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,023.23, 36,034.85 and 12,328.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,023.23, 36,034.85 and 12,328.99 is: 18,493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,023.23 : 36,034.85 = 12,328.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,023.23/36,034.85 = 12,328.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,023.23x = 36,034.85 × 12,328.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,023.23x = 444,273,305.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,273,305.30/24,023.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,493.49

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