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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,329.27, 36,427.94 and 12,617.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,329.27, 36,427.94 and 12,617.89 is: 18,892.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,329.27 : 36,427.94 = 12,617.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,329.27/36,427.94 = 12,617.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,329.27x = 36,427.94 × 12,617.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,329.27x = 459,643,633.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,643,633.00/24,329.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,892.62

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