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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,674.72, 36,998.74 and 12,799.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,674.72, 36,998.74 and 12,799.05 is: 19,191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,674.72 : 36,998.74 = 12,799.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,674.72/36,998.74 = 12,799.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,674.72x = 36,998.74 × 12,799.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,674.72x = 473,548,659.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,548,659.20/24,674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,191.66

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