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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,992.64, 37,465.92 and 12,677.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,992.64, 37,465.92 and 12,677.76 is: 19,004.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,992.64 : 37,465.92 = 12,677.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,992.64/37,465.92 = 12,677.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,992.64x = 37,465.92 × 12,677.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,992.64x = 474,983,941.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,983,941.94/24,992.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,004.95

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