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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,767.66, 34,139.40 and 20,283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,767.66, 34,139.40 and 20,283.50 is: 27,958.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,767.66 : 34,139.40 = 20,283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,767.66/34,139.40 = 20,283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,767.66x = 34,139.40 × 20,283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,767.66x = 692,466,519.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,466,519.90/24,767.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,958.50

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