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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,712.20, 37,031.62 and 12,989.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,712.20, 37,031.62 and 12,989.88 is: 19,465.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,712.20 : 37,031.62 = 12,989.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,712.20/37,031.62 = 12,989.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,712.20x = 37,031.62 × 12,989.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,712.20x = 481,036,300.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,036,300.01/24,712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,465.54

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