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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,942.18, 37,414.08 and 13,092.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,942.18, 37,414.08 and 13,092.96 is: 19,639.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,942.18 : 37,414.08 = 13,092.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,942.18/37,414.08 = 13,092.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,942.18x = 37,414.08 × 13,092.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,942.18x = 489,861,052.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,861,052.88/24,942.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,639.87

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