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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,799.59, 37,116.36 and 20,357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,799.59, 37,116.36 and 20,357.12 is: 30,467.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,799.59 : 37,116.36 = 20,357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,799.59/37,116.36 = 20,357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,799.59x = 37,116.36 × 20,357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,799.59x = 755,582,287.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,582,287.27/24,799.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,467.53

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