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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759.72, 37,096.36 and 20,626.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759.72, 37,096.36 and 20,626.28 is: 30,903.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759.72 : 37,096.36 = 20,626.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759.72/37,096.36 = 20,626.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759.72x = 37,096.36 × 20,626.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759.72x = 765,159,908.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,159,908.34/24,759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,903.42

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