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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,459.55, 36,689.32 and 12,770.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,459.55, 36,689.32 and 12,770.03 is: 19,155.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,459.55 : 36,689.32 = 12,770.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,459.55/36,689.32 = 12,770.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,459.55x = 36,689.32 × 12,770.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,459.55x = 468,523,717.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,523,717.08/24,459.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,155.04

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