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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,325.92, 36,499.82 and 12,632.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,325.92, 36,499.82 and 12,632.76 is: 18,954.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,325.92 : 36,499.82 = 12,632.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,325.92/36,499.82 = 12,632.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,325.92x = 36,499.82 × 12,632.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,325.92x = 461,093,402.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,093,402.94/24,325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,954.82

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