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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,659.64, 37,069.65 and 19,782.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,659.64, 37,069.65 and 19,782.63 is: 29,738.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,659.64 : 37,069.65 = 19,782.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,659.64/37,069.65 = 19,782.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,659.64x = 37,069.65 × 19,782.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,659.64x = 733,335,170.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,335,170.18/24,659.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,738.28

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