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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,905.50, 37,265.97 and 19,960.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,905.50, 37,265.97 and 19,960.13 is: 29,866.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,905.50 : 37,265.97 = 19,960.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,905.50/37,265.97 = 19,960.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,905.50x = 37,265.97 × 19,960.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,905.50x = 743,833,605.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,833,605.78/24,905.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,866.24

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