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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,907.26, 37,319.36 and 20,478.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,907.26, 37,319.36 and 20,478.59 is: 30,683.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,907.26 : 37,319.36 = 20,478.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,907.26/37,319.36 = 20,478.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,907.26x = 37,319.36 × 20,478.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,907.26x = 764,247,685.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,247,685.91/24,907.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,683.73

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