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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,975.60, 37,451.04 and 13,285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,975.60, 37,451.04 and 13,285.68 is: 19,921.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,975.60 : 37,451.04 = 13,285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,975.60/37,451.04 = 13,285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,975.60x = 37,451.04 × 13,285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,975.60x = 497,562,533.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,562,533.11/24,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,921.95

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