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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,966, 37,474.65 and 19,479.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,966, 37,474.65 and 19,479.33 is: 29,239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,966 : 37,474.65 = 19,479.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,966/37,474.65 = 19,479.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,966x = 37,474.65 × 19,479.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,966x = 729,981,073.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,981,073.98/24,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,239.01

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