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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,639.04, 36,991.41 and 20,964.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,639.04, 36,991.41 and 20,964.88 is: 31,475.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,639.04 : 36,991.41 = 20,964.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,639.04/36,991.41 = 20,964.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,639.04x = 36,991.41 × 20,964.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,639.04x = 775,520,471.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,520,471.68/24,639.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,475.27

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