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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,979.78, 37,458.69 and 13,290.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,979.78, 37,458.69 and 13,290.22 is: 19,929.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,979.78 : 37,458.69 = 13,290.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,979.78/37,458.69 = 13,290.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,979.78x = 37,458.69 × 13,290.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,979.78x = 497,834,231.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,834,231.01/24,979.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,929.49

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