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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,876.64, 37,314.96 and 20,484.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,876.64, 37,314.96 and 20,484.96 is: 30,727.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,876.64 : 37,314.96 = 20,484.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,876.64/37,314.96 = 20,484.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,876.64x = 37,314.96 × 20,484.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,876.64x = 764,395,463.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,395,463.00/24,876.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,727.44

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