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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759.54, 37,129.59 and 12,909.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759.54, 37,129.59 and 12,909.78 is: 19,359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759.54 : 37,129.59 = 12,909.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759.54/37,129.59 = 12,909.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759.54x = 37,129.59 × 12,909.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759.54x = 479,334,838.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,334,838.39/24,759.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,359.60

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