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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,053.49, 36,067.34 and 12,043.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,053.49, 36,067.34 and 12,043.76 is: 18,059.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,053.49 : 36,067.34 = 12,043.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,053.49/36,067.34 = 12,043.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,053.49x = 36,067.34 × 12,043.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,053.49x = 434,386,236.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,386,236.57/24,053.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,059.18

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