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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,809.72, 37,171.24 and 20,676.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,809.72, 37,171.24 and 20,676.28 is: 30,978.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,809.72 : 37,171.24 = 20,676.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,809.72/37,171.24 = 20,676.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,809.72x = 37,171.24 × 20,676.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,809.72x = 768,562,966.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,562,966.19/24,809.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,978.30

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