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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,545.20, 36,825.69 and 12,062.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,545.20, 36,825.69 and 12,062.68 is: 18,097.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,545.20 : 36,825.69 = 12,062.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,545.20/36,825.69 = 12,062.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,545.20x = 36,825.69 × 12,062.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,545.20x = 444,216,514.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,216,514.25/24,545.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,097.90

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