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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,867.88, 37,301.85 and 20,476.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,867.88, 37,301.85 and 20,476.12 is: 30,714.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,867.88 : 37,301.85 = 20,476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,867.88/37,301.85 = 20,476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,867.88x = 37,301.85 × 20,476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,867.88x = 763,797,156.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,797,156.82/24,867.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,714.20

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