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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,250.58, 36,308.29 and 12,378.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,250.58, 36,308.29 and 12,378.82 is: 18,533.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,250.58 : 36,308.29 = 12,378.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,250.58/36,308.29 = 12,378.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,250.58x = 36,308.29 × 12,378.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,250.58x = 449,453,755.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,453,755.99/24,250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,533.73

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