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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,674.39, 34,019.80 and 20,592.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,674.39, 34,019.80 and 20,592.07 is: 28,391.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,674.39 : 34,019.80 = 20,592.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,674.39/34,019.80 = 20,592.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,674.39x = 34,019.80 × 20,592.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,674.39x = 700,538,171.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,538,171.25/24,674.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,391.30

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