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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,906.76, 37,318.61 and 20,478.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,906.76, 37,318.61 and 20,478.08 is: 30,682.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,906.76 : 37,318.61 = 20,478.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,906.76/37,318.61 = 20,478.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,906.76x = 37,318.61 × 20,478.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,906.76x = 764,213,625.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,213,625.56/24,906.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,682.98

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