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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,908.62, 37,310.25 and 20,144.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,908.62, 37,310.25 and 20,144.34 is: 30,173.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,908.62 : 37,310.25 = 20,144.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,908.62/37,310.25 = 20,144.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,908.62x = 37,310.25 × 20,144.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,908.62x = 751,590,361.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,590,361.49/24,908.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,173.91

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