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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,027.52, 36,041.28 and 12,334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,027.52, 36,041.28 and 12,334.24 is: 18,501.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,027.52 : 36,041.28 = 12,334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,027.52/36,041.28 = 12,334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,027.52x = 36,041.28 × 12,334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,027.52x = 444,541,797.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,541,797.43/24,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,501.36

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