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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,609.40, 36,888.90 and 12,110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,609.40, 36,888.90 and 12,110.20 is: 18,152.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,609.40 : 36,888.90 = 12,110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,609.40/36,888.90 = 12,110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,609.40x = 36,888.90 × 12,110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,609.40x = 446,731,956.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,731,956.78/24,609.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,152.90

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