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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,998.40, 37,436.85 and 13,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,998.40, 37,436.85 and 13,285.80 is: 19,896.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,998.40 : 37,436.85 = 13,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,998.40/37,436.85 = 13,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,998.40x = 37,436.85 × 13,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,998.40x = 497,378,501.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,378,501.73/24,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,896.41

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