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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,999.40, 37,499.10 and 13,306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,999.40, 37,499.10 and 13,306.60 is: 19,959.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,999.40 : 37,499.10 = 13,306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,999.40/37,499.10 = 13,306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,999.40x = 37,499.10 × 13,306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,999.40x = 498,985,524.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,985,524.06/24,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,959.90

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