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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,947.13, 37,436.91 and 13,268.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,947.13, 37,436.91 and 13,268.55 is: 19,911.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,947.13 : 37,436.91 = 13,268.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,947.13/37,436.91 = 13,268.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,947.13x = 37,436.91 × 13,268.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,947.13x = 496,733,512.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,733,512.18/24,947.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,911.45

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