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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,349.60, 36,524.40 and 12,661.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,349.60, 36,524.40 and 12,661.30 is: 18,991.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,349.60 : 36,524.40 = 12,661.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,349.60/36,524.40 = 12,661.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,349.60x = 36,524.40 × 12,661.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,349.60x = 462,446,385.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,446,385.72/24,349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,991.95

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