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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,664.56, 36,960.36 and 12,942.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,664.56, 36,960.36 and 12,942.24 is: 19,394.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,664.56 : 36,960.36 = 12,942.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,664.56/36,960.36 = 12,942.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,664.56x = 36,960.36 × 12,942.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,664.56x = 478,349,849.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,349,849.61/24,664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,394.22

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