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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,990.36, 34,464.36 and 20,734.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,990.36, 34,464.36 and 20,734.68 is: 28,595.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,990.36 : 34,464.36 = 20,734.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,990.36/34,464.36 = 20,734.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,990.36x = 34,464.36 × 20,734.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,990.36x = 714,607,624.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,607,624.68/24,990.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,595.33

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