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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,912.61, 37,316.21 and 20,148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,912.61, 37,316.21 and 20,148.32 is: 30,179.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,912.61 : 37,316.21 = 20,148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,912.61/37,316.21 = 20,148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,912.61x = 37,316.21 × 20,148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,912.61x = 751,858,932.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,858,932.82/24,912.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,179.86

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