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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,189.80, 36,271.70 and 8,605.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,189.80, 36,271.70 and 8,605.40 is: 12,903.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,189.80 : 36,271.70 = 8,605.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,189.80/36,271.70 = 8,605.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,189.80x = 36,271.70 × 8,605.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,189.80x = 312,132,487.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,132,487.18/24,189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.48

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