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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,905.16, 37,359.90 and 13,218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,905.16, 37,359.90 and 13,218.12 is: 19,828.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,905.16 : 37,359.90 = 13,218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,905.16/37,359.90 = 13,218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,905.16x = 37,359.90 × 13,218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,905.16x = 493,827,641.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,827,641.39/24,905.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,828.33

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