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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,966.28, 37,438.44 and 13,276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,966.28, 37,438.44 and 13,276.84 is: 19,909.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,966.28 : 37,438.44 = 13,276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,966.28/37,438.44 = 13,276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,966.28x = 37,438.44 × 13,276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,966.28x = 497,064,177.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,064,177.73/24,966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,909.42

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