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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,590.45, 36,907.70 and 12,752.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,590.45, 36,907.70 and 12,752.70 is: 19,140.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,590.45 : 36,907.70 = 12,752.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,590.45/36,907.70 = 12,752.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,590.45x = 36,907.70 × 12,752.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,590.45x = 470,672,825.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,672,825.79/24,590.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,140.47

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