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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,305.82, 36,466.29 and 20,634.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,305.82, 36,466.29 and 20,634.90 is: 30,958.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,305.82 : 36,466.29 = 20,634.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,305.82/36,466.29 = 20,634.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,305.82x = 36,466.29 × 20,634.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,305.82x = 752,478,247.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,478,247.52/24,305.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,958.77

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