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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,855.05, 37,282.58 and 20,463.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,855.05, 37,282.58 and 20,463.28 is: 30,694.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,855.05 : 37,282.58 = 20,463.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,855.05/37,282.58 = 20,463.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,855.05x = 37,282.58 × 20,463.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,855.05x = 762,923,964.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,923,964.59/24,855.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,694.92

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