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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,713.19, 37,238.42 and 20,426.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,713.19, 37,238.42 and 20,426.67 is: 30,779.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,713.19 : 37,238.42 = 20,426.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,713.19/37,238.42 = 20,426.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,713.19x = 37,238.42 × 20,426.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,713.19x = 760,656,967.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,656,967.73/24,713.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,779.39

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