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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,262, 36,325.44 and 12,390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,262, 36,325.44 and 12,390.24 is: 18,550.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,262 : 36,325.44 = 12,390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,262/36,325.44 = 12,390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,262x = 36,325.44 × 12,390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,262x = 450,080,919.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,080,919.71/24,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,550.86

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