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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,439.59, 36,652.05 and 12,746.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,439.59, 36,652.05 and 12,746.43 is: 19,115.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,439.59 : 36,652.05 = 12,746.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,439.59/36,652.05 = 12,746.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,439.59x = 36,652.05 × 12,746.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,439.59x = 467,182,789.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,182,789.68/24,439.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,115.82

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