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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,059.81, 36,077.39 and 12,821.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,059.81, 36,077.39 and 12,821.55 is: 19,225.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,059.81 : 36,077.39 = 12,821.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,059.81/36,077.39 = 12,821.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,059.81x = 36,077.39 × 12,821.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,059.81x = 462,568,059.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,568,059.75/24,059.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,225.76

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