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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,714.13, 37,239.83 and 20,427.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,714.13, 37,239.83 and 20,427.61 is: 30,780.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,714.13 : 37,239.83 = 20,427.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,714.13/37,239.83 = 20,427.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,714.13x = 37,239.83 × 20,427.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,714.13x = 760,720,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,720,681.68/24,714.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,780.80

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