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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,650.04, 37,009.49 and 12,650.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,650.04, 37,009.49 and 12,650.59 is: 18,993.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,650.04 : 37,009.49 = 12,650.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,650.04/37,009.49 = 12,650.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,650.04x = 37,009.49 × 12,650.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,650.04x = 468,191,961.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,191,961.99/24,650.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,993.56

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