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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,680.61, 36,934.79 and 20,186.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,680.61, 36,934.79 and 20,186.33 is: 30,209.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,680.61 : 36,934.79 = 20,186.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,680.61/36,934.79 = 20,186.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,680.61x = 36,934.79 × 20,186.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,680.61x = 745,577,573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,577,573.82/24,680.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,209.04

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