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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,708.68, 37,019.64 and 20,575.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,708.68, 37,019.64 and 20,575.28 is: 30,826.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,708.68 : 37,019.64 = 20,575.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,708.68/37,019.64 = 20,575.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,708.68x = 37,019.64 × 20,575.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,708.68x = 761,689,458.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,689,458.50/24,708.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,826.80

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