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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,029.42, 35,995.80 and 11,985.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,029.42, 35,995.80 and 11,985.26 is: 17,953.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,029.42 : 35,995.80 = 11,985.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,029.42/35,995.80 = 11,985.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,029.42x = 35,995.80 × 11,985.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,029.42x = 431,419,021.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,419,021.91/24,029.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,953.78

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