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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,659.54, 36,990.52 and 12,020.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,659.54, 36,990.52 and 12,020.91 is: 18,031.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,659.54 : 36,990.52 = 12,020.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,659.54/36,990.52 = 12,020.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,659.54x = 36,990.52 × 12,020.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,659.54x = 444,659,610.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,659,610.62/24,659.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,031.95

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