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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,720.12, 37,036.98 and 20,586.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,720.12, 37,036.98 and 20,586.72 is: 30,844.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,720.12 : 37,036.98 = 20,586.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,720.12/37,036.98 = 20,586.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,720.12x = 37,036.98 × 20,586.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,720.12x = 762,469,936.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,469,936.91/24,720.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,844.10

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