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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,638.48, 36,977.34 and 12,795.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,638.48, 36,977.34 and 12,795.68 is: 19,203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,638.48 : 36,977.34 = 12,795.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,638.48/36,977.34 = 12,795.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,638.48x = 36,977.34 × 12,795.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,638.48x = 473,150,209.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,150,209.89/24,638.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,203.71

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