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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,680.89, 37,021.34 and 19,727.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,680.89, 37,021.34 and 19,727.34 is: 29,591.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,680.89 : 37,021.34 = 19,727.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,680.89/37,021.34 = 19,727.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,680.89x = 37,021.34 × 19,727.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,680.89x = 730,332,561.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,332,561.44/24,680.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,591.01

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