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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,023.73, 36,035.60 and 12,329.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,023.73, 36,035.60 and 12,329.49 is: 18,494.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,023.73 : 36,035.60 = 12,329.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,023.73/36,035.60 = 12,329.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,023.73x = 36,035.60 × 12,329.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,023.73x = 444,300,569.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,300,569.84/24,023.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,494.24

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