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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,979.54, 37,486.32 and 13,300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,979.54, 37,486.32 and 13,300.96 is: 19,960.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,979.54 : 37,486.32 = 13,300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,979.54/37,486.32 = 13,300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,979.54x = 37,486.32 × 13,300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,979.54x = 498,604,042.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,604,042.87/24,979.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,960.50

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