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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,595.94, 36,900.99 and 12,119.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,595.94, 36,900.99 and 12,119.71 is: 18,183.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,595.94 : 36,900.99 = 12,119.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,595.94/36,900.99 = 12,119.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,595.94x = 36,900.99 × 12,119.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,595.94x = 447,229,297.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,229,297.51/24,595.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,183.06

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