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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.33, 36,309.41 and 12,379.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.33, 36,309.41 and 12,379.57 is: 18,534.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.33 : 36,309.41 = 12,379.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.33/36,309.41 = 12,379.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.33x = 36,309.41 × 12,379.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.33x = 449,494,822.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,494,822.93/24,251.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,534.85

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