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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,565.80, 36,860.55 and 12,079.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,565.80, 36,860.55 and 12,079.05 is: 18,124.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,565.80 : 36,860.55 = 12,079.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,565.80/36,860.55 = 12,079.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,565.80x = 36,860.55 × 12,079.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,565.80x = 445,240,426.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,240,426.48/24,565.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,124.40

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