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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.06, 36,042.02 and 12,196.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.06, 36,042.02 and 12,196.45 is: 18,268.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.06 : 36,042.02 = 12,196.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.06/36,042.02 = 12,196.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.06x = 36,042.02 × 12,196.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.06x = 439,584,694.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,584,694.83/24,063.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,268.03

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