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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,744.57, 34,153.08 and 20,758.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,744.57, 34,153.08 and 20,758.76 is: 28,651.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,744.57 : 34,153.08 = 20,758.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,744.57/34,153.08 = 20,758.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,744.57x = 34,153.08 × 20,758.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,744.57x = 708,975,590.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,975,590.98/24,744.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,651.76

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