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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,167.70, 36,324.45 and 20,960.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,167.70, 36,324.45 and 20,960.10 is: 31,503.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,167.70 : 36,324.45 = 20,960.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,167.70/36,324.45 = 20,960.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,167.70x = 36,324.45 × 20,960.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,167.70x = 761,364,104.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,364,104.45/24,167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,503.37

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