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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,858.73, 37,288.08 and 20,466.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,858.73, 37,288.08 and 20,466.96 is: 30,700.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858.73 : 37,288.08 = 20,466.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858.73/37,288.08 = 20,466.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858.73x = 37,288.08 × 20,466.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858.73x = 763,173,641.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,173,641.84/24,858.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,700.43

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