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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,854.89, 37,282.34 and 20,463.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,854.89, 37,282.34 and 20,463.12 is: 30,694.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,854.89 : 37,282.34 = 20,463.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,854.89/37,282.34 = 20,463.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,854.89x = 37,282.34 × 20,463.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,854.89x = 762,913,210.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,913,210.38/24,854.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,694.69

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