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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.14, 36,443.34 and 12,442.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.14, 36,443.34 and 12,442.97 is: 18,675.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.14 : 36,443.34 = 12,442.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.14/36,443.34 = 12,442.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.14x = 36,443.34 × 12,442.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.14x = 453,463,477.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,463,477.43/24,281.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,675.55

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