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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,376.96, 36,575.45 and 12,524.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,376.96, 36,575.45 and 12,524.81 is: 18,792.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,376.96 : 36,575.45 = 12,524.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,376.96/36,575.45 = 12,524.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,376.96x = 36,575.45 × 12,524.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,376.96x = 458,100,499.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,100,499.29/24,376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,792.36

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