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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.94, 36,783.42 and 20,402.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.94, 36,783.42 and 20,402.76 is: 30,615.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.94 : 36,783.42 = 20,402.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.94/36,783.42 = 20,402.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.94x = 36,783.42 × 20,402.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.94x = 750,483,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,483,290.24/24,512.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,615.80

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