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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,860.79, 37,257.10 and 13,150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,860.79, 37,257.10 and 13,150.62 is: 19,707.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,860.79 : 37,257.10 = 13,150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,860.79/37,257.10 = 13,150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,860.79x = 37,257.10 × 13,150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,860.79x = 489,953,931.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,953,931.53/24,860.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,707.90

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