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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,764.66, 34,145.97 and 20,271.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,764.66, 34,145.97 and 20,271.86 is: 27,951.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,764.66 : 34,145.97 = 20,271.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,764.66/34,145.97 = 20,271.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,764.66x = 34,145.97 × 20,271.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,764.66x = 692,202,323.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,202,323.40/24,764.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,951.21

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