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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,744.08, 37,116.12 and 20,348.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,744.08, 37,116.12 and 20,348.21 is: 30,522.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,744.08 : 37,116.12 = 20,348.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,744.08/37,116.12 = 20,348.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,744.08x = 37,116.12 × 20,348.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,744.08x = 755,246,604.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,246,604.15/24,744.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,522.32

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