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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,778.17, 37,150.11 and 13,099.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,778.17, 37,150.11 and 13,099.59 is: 19,640.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,778.17 : 37,150.11 = 13,099.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,778.17/37,150.11 = 13,099.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,778.17x = 37,150.11 × 13,099.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,778.17x = 486,651,209.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,651,209.45/24,778.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,640.32

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