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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,660.64, 37,071.15 and 19,783.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,660.64, 37,071.15 and 19,783.63 is: 29,739.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,660.64 : 37,071.15 = 19,783.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,660.64/37,071.15 = 19,783.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,660.64x = 37,071.15 × 19,783.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,660.64x = 733,401,915.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,401,915.27/24,660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,739.78

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