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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,755.72, 37,090.36 and 20,622.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,755.72, 37,090.36 and 20,622.28 is: 30,897.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,755.72 : 37,090.36 = 20,622.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,755.72/37,090.36 = 20,622.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,755.72x = 37,090.36 × 20,622.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,755.72x = 764,887,789.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,887,789.22/24,755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,897.42

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