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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,026.14, 35,990.90 and 11,981.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,026.14, 35,990.90 and 11,981.94 is: 17,948.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,026.14 : 35,990.90 = 11,981.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,026.14/35,990.90 = 11,981.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,026.14x = 35,990.90 × 11,981.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,026.14x = 431,240,804.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,240,804.35/24,026.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,948.82

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