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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,947.82, 34,394.91 and 20,682.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,947.82, 34,394.91 and 20,682.78 is: 28,514.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,947.82 : 34,394.91 = 20,682.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,947.82/34,394.91 = 20,682.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,947.82x = 34,394.91 × 20,682.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,947.82x = 711,382,356.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,382,356.65/24,947.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,514.81

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