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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.40, 36,621.30 and 11,259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.40, 36,621.30 and 11,259.80 is: 16,878.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.40 : 36,621.30 = 11,259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.40/36,621.30 = 11,259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.40x = 36,621.30 × 11,259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.40x = 412,348,513.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,348,513.74/24,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,878.50

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