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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,688.61, 36,946.78 and 20,194.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,688.61, 36,946.78 and 20,194.33 is: 30,221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,688.61 : 36,946.78 = 20,194.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,688.61/36,946.78 = 20,194.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,688.61x = 36,946.78 × 20,194.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,688.61x = 746,115,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,115,467.76/24,688.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,221.04

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