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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,514.80, 36,759.72 and 12,035.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,514.80, 36,759.72 and 12,035.76 is: 18,047.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,514.80 : 36,759.72 = 12,035.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,514.80/36,759.72 = 12,035.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,514.80x = 36,759.72 × 12,035.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,514.80x = 442,431,167.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,431,167.59/24,514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,047.51

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