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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,349.88, 36,502.68 and 12,671.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,349.88, 36,502.68 and 12,671.12 is: 18,995.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,349.88 : 36,502.68 = 12,671.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,349.88/36,502.68 = 12,671.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,349.88x = 36,502.68 × 12,671.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,349.88x = 462,529,838.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,529,838.60/24,349.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,995.16

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