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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,972.26, 34,450.89 and 15,030.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,972.26, 34,450.89 and 15,030.50 is: 20,735.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,972.26 : 34,450.89 = 15,030.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,972.26/34,450.89 = 15,030.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,972.26x = 34,450.89 × 15,030.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,972.26x = 517,814,102.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,814,102.15/24,972.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,735.57

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