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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,622.30, 36,944.99 and 12,135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,622.30, 36,944.99 and 12,135.52 is: 18,208.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,622.30 : 36,944.99 = 12,135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,622.30/36,944.99 = 12,135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,622.30x = 36,944.99 × 12,135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,622.30x = 448,346,512.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,346,512.00/24,622.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,208.96

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