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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,608.42, 36,886.71 and 12,270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,608.42, 36,886.71 and 12,270.50 is: 18,392.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,608.42 : 36,886.71 = 12,270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,608.42/36,886.71 = 12,270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,608.42x = 36,886.71 × 12,270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,608.42x = 452,618,375.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,618,375.06/24,608.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,392.83

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