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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,322.62, 36,418.14 and 12,611.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,322.62, 36,418.14 and 12,611.22 is: 18,882.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,322.62 : 36,418.14 = 12,611.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,322.62/36,418.14 = 12,611.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,322.62x = 36,418.14 × 12,611.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,322.62x = 459,277,175.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,277,175.53/24,322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,882.72

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