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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,834.06, 37,275.66 and 20,208.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,834.06, 37,275.66 and 20,208.51 is: 30,332.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,834.06 : 37,275.66 = 20,208.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,834.06/37,275.66 = 20,208.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,834.06x = 37,275.66 × 20,208.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,834.06x = 753,285,547.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,285,547.87/24,834.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,332.76

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