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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,425.40, 36,638.10 and 12,761.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,425.40, 36,638.10 and 12,761.40 is: 19,142.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,425.40 : 36,638.10 = 12,761.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,425.40/36,638.10 = 12,761.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,425.40x = 36,638.10 × 12,761.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,425.40x = 467,553,449.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,553,449.34/24,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,142.10

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