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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,004.98, 35,975.61 and 12,757.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,004.98, 35,975.61 and 12,757.95 is: 19,119.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,004.98 : 35,975.61 = 12,757.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,004.98/35,975.61 = 12,757.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,004.98x = 35,975.61 × 12,757.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,004.98x = 458,975,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,975,033.60/24,004.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,119.99

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