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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,860.96, 34,271.52 and 20,377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,860.96, 34,271.52 and 20,377.28 is: 28,090.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,860.96 : 34,271.52 = 20,377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,860.96/34,271.52 = 20,377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,860.96x = 34,271.52 × 20,377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,860.96x = 698,360,359.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,360,359.07/24,860.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,090.64

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