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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,808.34, 37,129.35 and 20,365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,808.34, 37,129.35 and 20,365.76 is: 30,480.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,808.34 : 37,129.35 = 20,365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,808.34/37,129.35 = 20,365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,808.34x = 37,129.35 × 20,365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,808.34x = 756,167,600.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,167,600.25/24,808.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,480.38

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