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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,278.43, 36,349.91 and 12,406.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,278.43, 36,349.91 and 12,406.67 is: 18,575.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,278.43 : 36,349.91 = 12,406.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,278.43/36,349.91 = 12,406.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,278.43x = 36,349.91 × 12,406.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,278.43x = 450,981,094.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,981,094.12/24,278.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,575.38

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