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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,840.86, 37,267.38 and 20,406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,840.86, 37,267.38 and 20,406.02 is: 30,614.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,840.86 : 37,267.38 = 20,406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,840.86/37,267.38 = 20,406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,840.86x = 37,267.38 × 20,406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,840.86x = 760,478,901.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,478,901.63/24,840.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,614.03

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