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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,663.44, 36,972.07 and 12,010.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,663.44, 36,972.07 and 12,010.43 is: 18,004.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663.44 : 36,972.07 = 12,010.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663.44/36,972.07 = 12,010.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663.44x = 36,972.07 × 12,010.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663.44x = 444,050,458.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,050,458.69/24,663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,004.40

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