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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,605.44, 36,919.68 and 12,293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,605.44, 36,919.68 and 12,293.44 is: 18,445.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,605.44 : 36,919.68 = 12,293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,605.44/36,919.68 = 12,293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,605.44x = 36,919.68 × 12,293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,605.44x = 453,869,870.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,869,870.90/24,605.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,445.92

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