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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,664.80, 36,997.20 and 20,762.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,664.80, 36,997.20 and 20,762.40 is: 31,143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,664.80 : 36,997.20 = 20,762.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,664.80/36,997.20 = 20,762.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,664.80x = 36,997.20 × 20,762.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,664.80x = 768,150,665.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,150,665.28/24,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,143.60

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