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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,297.60, 36,469.44 and 12,619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,297.60, 36,469.44 and 12,619.20 is: 18,940.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,297.60 : 36,469.44 = 12,619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,297.60/36,469.44 = 12,619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,297.60x = 36,469.44 × 12,619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,297.60x = 460,215,157.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,215,157.25/24,297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,940.77

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