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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,679.42, 36,996.73 and 12,819.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,679.42, 36,996.73 and 12,819.33 is: 19,217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,679.42 : 36,996.73 = 12,819.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,679.42/36,996.73 = 12,819.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,679.42x = 36,996.73 × 12,819.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,679.42x = 474,273,290.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,273,290.79/24,679.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,217.36

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