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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,050.09, 36,082.44 and 12,803.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,050.09, 36,082.44 and 12,803.54 is: 19,209.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,050.09 : 36,082.44 = 12,803.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,050.09/36,082.44 = 12,803.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,050.09x = 36,082.44 × 12,803.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,050.09x = 461,982,783.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,982,783.43/24,050.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,209.20

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