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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.36, 34,465.74 and 20,735.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.36, 34,465.74 and 20,735.68 is: 28,596.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.36 : 34,465.74 = 20,735.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.36/34,465.74 = 20,735.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.36x = 34,465.74 × 20,735.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.36x = 714,670,555.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,670,555.60/24,991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,596.71

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