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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,590.61, 36,867.01 and 12,731.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,590.61, 36,867.01 and 12,731.67 is: 19,087.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,590.61 : 36,867.01 = 12,731.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,590.61/36,867.01 = 12,731.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,590.61x = 36,867.01 × 12,731.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,590.61x = 469,378,605.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,378,605.21/24,590.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,087.72

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