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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,205.03, 36,229.84 and 12,932.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,205.03, 36,229.84 and 12,932.20 is: 19,356.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,205.03 : 36,229.84 = 12,932.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,205.03/36,229.84 = 12,932.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,205.03x = 36,229.84 × 12,932.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,205.03x = 468,531,462.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,531,462.44/24,205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,356.78

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