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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,729.89, 37,105.11 and 13,635.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,729.89, 37,105.11 and 13,635.68 is: 20,459.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,729.89 : 37,105.11 = 13,635.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,729.89/37,105.11 = 13,635.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,729.89x = 37,105.11 × 13,635.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,729.89x = 505,953,220.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,953,220.80/24,729.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,459.18

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