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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,271.92, 36,419.22 and 12,578.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,271.92, 36,419.22 and 12,578.76 is: 18,874.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,271.92 : 36,419.22 = 12,578.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,271.92/36,419.22 = 12,578.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,271.92x = 36,419.22 × 12,578.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,271.92x = 458,108,627.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,108,627.77/24,271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,874.02

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