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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,727.46, 37,091.10 and 13,628.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,727.46, 37,091.10 and 13,628.30 is: 20,442.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,727.46 : 37,091.10 = 13,628.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,727.46/37,091.10 = 13,628.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,727.46x = 37,091.10 × 13,628.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,727.46x = 505,488,638.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,488,638.13/24,727.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,442.40

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