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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,588.95, 36,905.45 and 12,751.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,588.95, 36,905.45 and 12,751.20 is: 19,138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,588.95 : 36,905.45 = 12,751.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,588.95/36,905.45 = 12,751.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,588.95x = 36,905.45 × 12,751.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,588.95x = 470,588,710.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,588,710.28/24,588.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,138.22

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