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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,591.01, 36,897.33 and 12,901.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,591.01, 36,897.33 and 12,901.48 is: 19,357.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,591.01 : 36,897.33 = 12,901.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,591.01/36,897.33 = 12,901.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,591.01x = 36,897.33 × 12,901.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,591.01x = 476,030,165.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,030,165.05/24,591.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,357.89

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