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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.20, 36,094.81 and 12,975.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.20, 36,094.81 and 12,975.11 is: 19,462.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.20 : 36,094.81 = 12,975.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.20/36,094.81 = 12,975.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.20x = 36,094.81 × 12,975.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.20x = 468,334,130.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,334,130.18/24,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,462.67

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