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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,808.85, 37,130.10 and 20,366.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,808.85, 37,130.10 and 20,366.27 is: 30,481.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,808.85 : 37,130.10 = 20,366.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,808.85/37,130.10 = 20,366.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,808.85x = 37,130.10 × 20,366.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,808.85x = 756,201,456.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,201,456.08/24,808.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,481.12

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