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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,682.89, 37,104.62 and 19,805.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,682.89, 37,104.62 and 19,805.97 is: 29,773.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,682.89 : 37,104.62 = 19,805.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,682.89/37,104.62 = 19,805.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,682.89x = 37,104.62 × 19,805.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,682.89x = 734,892,891.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,892,891.55/24,682.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,773.37

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