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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,881.28, 37,291.52 and 13,787.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,881.28, 37,291.52 and 13,787.52 is: 20,664.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,881.28 : 37,291.52 = 13,787.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,881.28/37,291.52 = 13,787.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,881.28x = 37,291.52 × 13,787.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,881.28x = 514,157,577.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,157,577.83/24,881.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,664.43

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