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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,041.60, 36,033.60 and 12,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,041.60, 36,033.60 and 12,348.80 is: 18,508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,041.60 : 36,033.60 = 12,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,041.60/36,033.60 = 12,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,041.60x = 36,033.60 × 12,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,041.60x = 444,971,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,971,719.68/24,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,508.41

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