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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.90, 36,700.05 and 12,801.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.90, 36,700.05 and 12,801.90 is: 19,203.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.90 : 36,700.05 = 12,801.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.90/36,700.05 = 12,801.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.90x = 36,700.05 × 12,801.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.90x = 469,830,370.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,830,370.10/24,465.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,203.48

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