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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,264.64, 36,400.55 and 12,425.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,264.64, 36,400.55 and 12,425.11 is: 18,639.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,264.64 : 36,400.55 = 12,425.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,264.64/36,400.55 = 12,425.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,264.64x = 36,400.55 × 12,425.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,264.64x = 452,280,684.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,280,684.68/24,264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,639.50

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