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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,623.30, 36,946.49 and 12,136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,623.30, 36,946.49 and 12,136.52 is: 18,210.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,623.30 : 36,946.49 = 12,136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,623.30/36,946.49 = 12,136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,623.30x = 36,946.49 × 12,136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,623.30x = 448,401,814.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,401,814.81/24,623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,210.47

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