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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.76, 36,754.34 and 11,001.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.76, 36,754.34 and 11,001.48 is: 16,495.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.76 : 36,754.34 = 11,001.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.76/36,754.34 = 11,001.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.76x = 36,754.34 × 11,001.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.76x = 404,352,081.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,352,081.42/24,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,495.58

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