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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,169.48, 36,248.94 and 12,310.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,169.48, 36,248.94 and 12,310.72 is: 18,463.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,169.48 : 36,248.94 = 12,310.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,169.48/36,248.94 = 12,310.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,169.48x = 36,248.94 × 12,310.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,169.48x = 446,250,550.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,250,550.64/24,169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,463.39

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