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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,835.06, 37,277.16 and 20,209.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,835.06, 37,277.16 and 20,209.51 is: 30,334.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,835.06 : 37,277.16 = 20,209.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,835.06/37,277.16 = 20,209.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,835.06x = 37,277.16 × 20,209.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,835.06x = 753,353,137.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,353,137.79/24,835.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,334.26

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