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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,908.89, 37,374.34 and 13,059.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,908.89, 37,374.34 and 13,059.83 is: 19,595.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,908.89 : 37,374.34 = 13,059.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,908.89/37,374.34 = 13,059.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,908.89x = 37,374.34 × 13,059.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,908.89x = 488,102,526.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,102,526.76/24,908.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,595.51

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