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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,612.93, 34,011.83 and 20,135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,612.93, 34,011.83 and 20,135.05 is: 27,823.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,612.93 : 34,011.83 = 20,135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,612.93/34,011.83 = 20,135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,612.93x = 34,011.83 × 20,135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,612.93x = 684,829,796.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,829,796.97/24,612.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,823.98

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