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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,056.27, 36,059.79 and 12,188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,056.27, 36,059.79 and 12,188.04 is: 18,269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,056.27 : 36,059.79 = 12,188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,056.27/36,059.79 = 12,188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,056.27x = 36,059.79 × 12,188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,056.27x = 439,498,162.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,498,162.91/24,056.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,269.59

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