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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,684.08, 36,979.62 and 12,189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,684.08, 36,979.62 and 12,189.48 is: 18,261.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,684.08 : 36,979.62 = 12,189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,684.08/36,979.62 = 12,189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,684.08x = 36,979.62 × 12,189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,684.08x = 450,762,338.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,762,338.40/24,684.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,261.26

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