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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,644.22, 36,977.99 and 12,791.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,644.22, 36,977.99 and 12,791.70 is: 19,193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,644.22 : 36,977.99 = 12,791.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,644.22/36,977.99 = 12,791.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,644.22x = 36,977.99 × 12,791.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,644.22x = 473,011,294.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,011,294.65/24,644.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,193.60

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