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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,060.69, 36,094.50 and 12,952.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,060.69, 36,094.50 and 12,952.35 is: 19,430.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,060.69 : 36,094.50 = 12,952.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,060.69/36,094.50 = 12,952.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,060.69x = 36,094.50 × 12,952.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,060.69x = 467,508,597.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,508,597.08/24,060.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.39

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