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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,626.55, 36,951.36 and 12,139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,626.55, 36,951.36 and 12,139.76 is: 18,215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,626.55 : 36,951.36 = 12,139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,626.55/36,951.36 = 12,139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,626.55x = 36,951.36 × 12,139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,626.55x = 448,580,457.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,580,457.32/24,626.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,215.32

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