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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,756.72, 37,091.86 and 20,623.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,756.72, 37,091.86 and 20,623.28 is: 30,898.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,756.72 : 37,091.86 = 20,623.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,756.72/37,091.86 = 20,623.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,756.72x = 37,091.86 × 20,623.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,756.72x = 764,955,814.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,955,814.50/24,756.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,898.92

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