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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,772.40, 37,158.60 and 20,106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,772.40, 37,158.60 and 20,106.80 is: 30,160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,772.40 : 37,158.60 = 20,106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,772.40/37,158.60 = 20,106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,772.40x = 37,158.60 × 20,106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,772.40x = 747,140,538.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,140,538.48/24,772.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,160.20

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