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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,908.76, 37,321.61 and 20,480.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,908.76, 37,321.61 and 20,480.08 is: 30,685.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,908.76 : 37,321.61 = 20,480.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,908.76/37,321.61 = 20,480.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,908.76x = 37,321.61 × 20,480.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,908.76x = 764,349,558.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,349,558.53/24,908.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,685.97

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