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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,719.68, 37,063.13 and 13,631.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,719.68, 37,063.13 and 13,631.68 is: 20,438.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,719.68 : 37,063.13 = 13,631.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,719.68/37,063.13 = 13,631.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,719.68x = 37,063.13 × 13,631.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,719.68x = 505,232,542.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,232,542.64/24,719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,438.48

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