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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,979.96, 37,476.36 and 20,545.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,979.96, 37,476.36 and 20,545.24 is: 30,823.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,979.96 : 37,476.36 = 20,545.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,979.96/37,476.36 = 20,545.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,979.96x = 37,476.36 × 20,545.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,979.96x = 769,960,810.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,960,810.53/24,979.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,823.14

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