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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,682.29, 36,946.85 and 19,962.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,682.29, 36,946.85 and 19,962.78 is: 29,882.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,682.29 : 36,946.85 = 19,962.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,682.29/36,946.85 = 19,962.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,682.29x = 36,946.85 × 19,962.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,682.29x = 737,561,738.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,561,738.43/24,682.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,882.22

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