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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,450.54, 36,649.32 and 11,979

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,450.54, 36,649.32 and 11,979 is: 17,955.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,450.54 : 36,649.32 = 11,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,450.54/36,649.32 = 11,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,450.54x = 36,649.32 × 11,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,450.54x = 439,022,204.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,022,204.28/24,450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,955.52

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