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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,712.83, 36,983.09 and 20,218.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,712.83, 36,983.09 and 20,218.55 is: 30,257.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,712.83 : 36,983.09 = 20,218.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,712.83/36,983.09 = 20,218.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,712.83x = 36,983.09 × 20,218.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,712.83x = 747,744,319.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,744,319.95/24,712.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,257.33

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