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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,687.73, 37,029.45 and 19,982.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,687.73, 37,029.45 and 19,982.04 is: 29,971.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,687.73 : 37,029.45 = 19,982.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,687.73/37,029.45 = 19,982.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,687.73x = 37,029.45 × 19,982.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,687.73x = 739,923,951.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,923,951.08/24,687.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,971.32

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