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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,036.04, 36,066.97 and 12,349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,036.04, 36,066.97 and 12,349.26 is: 18,530.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,036.04 : 36,066.97 = 12,349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,036.04/36,066.97 = 12,349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,036.04x = 36,066.97 × 12,349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,036.04x = 445,400,405.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,400,405.38/24,036.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,530.52

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