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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.66, 37,440.13 and 12,688.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.66, 37,440.13 and 12,688.30 is: 19,008.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.66 : 37,440.13 = 12,688.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.66/37,440.13 = 12,688.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.66x = 37,440.13 × 12,688.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.66x = 475,051,601.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,051,601.48/24,991.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,008.41

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