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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,870.03, 37,294.11 and 13,180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,870.03, 37,294.11 and 13,180.56 is: 19,765.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,870.03 : 37,294.11 = 13,180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,870.03/37,294.11 = 13,180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,870.03x = 37,294.11 × 13,180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,870.03x = 491,557,254.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,557,254.50/24,870.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,765.04

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