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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,903.50, 37,262.97 and 19,958.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,903.50, 37,262.97 and 19,958.13 is: 29,863.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,903.50 : 37,262.97 = 19,958.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,903.50/37,262.97 = 19,958.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,903.50x = 37,262.97 × 19,958.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,903.50x = 743,699,199.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,699,199.45/24,903.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,863.25

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