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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,321.62, 36,416.64 and 12,610.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,321.62, 36,416.64 and 12,610.22 is: 18,881.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,321.62 : 36,416.64 = 12,610.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,321.62/36,416.64 = 12,610.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,321.62x = 36,416.64 × 12,610.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,321.62x = 459,221,842.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,221,842.06/24,321.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,881.22

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