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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,929.17, 37,338.82 and 20,605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,929.17, 37,338.82 and 20,605.80 is: 30,863.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,929.17 : 37,338.82 = 20,605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,929.17/37,338.82 = 20,605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,929.17x = 37,338.82 × 20,605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,929.17x = 769,396,345.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,396,345.66/24,929.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,863.29

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