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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,032.90, 36,057.54 and 12,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,032.90, 36,057.54 and 12,180.80 is: 18,275.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,032.90 : 36,057.54 = 12,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,032.90/36,057.54 = 12,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,032.90x = 36,057.54 × 12,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,032.90x = 439,209,683.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,209,683.23/24,032.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,275.35

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