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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,730.38, 37,079.10 and 12,854.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,730.38, 37,079.10 and 12,854.97 is: 19,273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,730.38 : 37,079.10 = 12,854.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,730.38/37,079.10 = 12,854.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,730.38x = 37,079.10 × 12,854.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,730.38x = 476,650,718.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,650,718.13/24,730.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,273.89

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