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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,612.68, 33,964.86 and 15,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,612.68, 33,964.86 and 15,049.40 is: 20,767.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,612.68 : 33,964.86 = 15,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,612.68/33,964.86 = 15,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,612.68x = 33,964.86 × 15,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,612.68x = 511,150,764.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,150,764.08/24,612.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,767.78

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