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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,611.46, 36,896.19 and 11,279.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,611.46, 36,896.19 and 11,279.94 is: 16,910.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,611.46 : 36,896.19 = 11,279.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,611.46/36,896.19 = 11,279.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,611.46x = 36,896.19 × 11,279.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,611.46x = 416,186,809.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,186,809.43/24,611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,910.29

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