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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,062.07, 36,084.90 and 12,211.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,062.07, 36,084.90 and 12,211.29 is: 18,312.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,062.07 : 36,084.90 = 12,211.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,062.07/36,084.90 = 12,211.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,062.07x = 36,084.90 × 12,211.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,062.07x = 440,643,178.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,643,178.52/24,062.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,312.77

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