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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,985.80, 37,430.10 and 13,872.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,985.80, 37,430.10 and 13,872.60 is: 20,781.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,985.80 : 37,430.10 = 13,872.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,985.80/37,430.10 = 13,872.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,985.80x = 37,430.10 × 13,872.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,985.80x = 519,252,805.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,252,805.26/24,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,781.92

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