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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,944.43, 37,417.46 and 13,095.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,944.43, 37,417.46 and 13,095.21 is: 19,643.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,944.43 : 37,417.46 = 13,095.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,944.43/37,417.46 = 13,095.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,944.43x = 37,417.46 × 13,095.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,944.43x = 489,989,430.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,989,430.89/24,944.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,643.24

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