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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.68, 37,006.14 and 19,717.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.68, 37,006.14 and 19,717.14 is: 29,575.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.68 : 37,006.14 = 19,717.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.68/37,006.14 = 19,717.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.68x = 37,006.14 × 19,717.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.68x = 729,655,243.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,655,243.24/24,670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,575.81

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