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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,995.64, 37,470.42 and 12,680.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,995.64, 37,470.42 and 12,680.76 is: 19,009.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,995.64 : 37,470.42 = 12,680.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,995.64/37,470.42 = 12,680.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,995.64x = 37,470.42 × 12,680.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,995.64x = 475,153,403.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,153,403.12/24,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,009.45

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