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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,595.44, 36,900.24 and 12,119.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,595.44, 36,900.24 and 12,119.21 is: 18,182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,595.44 : 36,900.24 = 12,119.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,595.44/36,900.24 = 12,119.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,595.44x = 36,900.24 × 12,119.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,595.44x = 447,201,757.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,201,757.61/24,595.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,182.31

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