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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,515.80, 36,761.22 and 12,036.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,515.80, 36,761.22 and 12,036.76 is: 18,049.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,515.80 : 36,761.22 = 12,036.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,515.80/36,761.22 = 12,036.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,515.80x = 36,761.22 × 12,036.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,515.80x = 442,485,982.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,485,982.45/24,515.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,049.01

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