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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,325.30, 36,470.98 and 12,456.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,325.30, 36,470.98 and 12,456.01 is: 18,675.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,325.30 : 36,470.98 = 12,456.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,325.30/36,470.98 = 12,456.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,325.30x = 36,470.98 × 12,456.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,325.30x = 454,282,891.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,282,891.59/24,325.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,675.33

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