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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,686.73, 37,027.95 and 19,981.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,686.73, 37,027.95 and 19,981.04 is: 29,969.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,686.73 : 37,027.95 = 19,981.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,686.73/37,027.95 = 19,981.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,686.73x = 37,027.95 × 19,981.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,686.73x = 739,856,764.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,856,764.93/24,686.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,969.82

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