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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,052.52, 36,094.31 and 12,966.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,052.52, 36,094.31 and 12,966.94 is: 19,458.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,052.52 : 36,094.31 = 12,966.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,052.52/36,094.31 = 12,966.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,052.52x = 36,094.31 × 12,966.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,052.52x = 468,032,577.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,032,577.99/24,052.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,458.78

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