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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,458.55, 36,687.82 and 12,769.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,458.55, 36,687.82 and 12,769.03 is: 19,153.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,458.55 : 36,687.82 = 12,769.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,458.55/36,687.82 = 12,769.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,458.55x = 36,687.82 × 12,769.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,458.55x = 468,467,874.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,467,874.21/24,458.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,153.54

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