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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,047.12, 36,078.87 and 12,954.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,047.12, 36,078.87 and 12,954.94 is: 19,436.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,047.12 : 36,078.87 = 12,954.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,047.12/36,078.87 = 12,954.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,047.12x = 36,078.87 × 12,954.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,047.12x = 467,399,689.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,399,689.80/24,047.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,436.83

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