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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.40, 36,104.10 and 12,405.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.40, 36,104.10 and 12,405.40 is: 18,608.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.40 : 36,104.10 = 12,405.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.40/36,104.10 = 12,405.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.40x = 36,104.10 × 12,405.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.40x = 447,885,802.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,885,802.14/24,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,608.10

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