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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,530.58, 36,818.97 and 12,852

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,530.58, 36,818.97 and 12,852 is: 19,290.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,530.58 : 36,818.97 = 12,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,530.58/36,818.97 = 12,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,530.58x = 36,818.97 × 12,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,530.58x = 473,197,402.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,197,402.44/24,530.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,290.10

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