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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,994.64, 37,468.92 and 12,679.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,994.64, 37,468.92 and 12,679.76 is: 19,007.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,994.64 : 37,468.92 = 12,679.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,994.64/37,468.92 = 12,679.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,994.64x = 37,468.92 × 12,679.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,994.64x = 475,096,913.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,096,913.06/24,994.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,007.95

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