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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,079.55, 36,134.91 and 12,993.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,079.55, 36,134.91 and 12,993.89 is: 19,499.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,079.55 : 36,134.91 = 12,993.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,079.55/36,134.91 = 12,993.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,079.55x = 36,134.91 × 12,993.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,079.55x = 469,532,865.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,532,865.03/24,079.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,499.24

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