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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,511.70, 36,767.55 and 20,753.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,511.70, 36,767.55 and 20,753.30 is: 31,129.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,511.70 : 36,767.55 = 20,753.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,511.70/36,767.55 = 20,753.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,511.70x = 36,767.55 × 20,753.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,511.70x = 763,047,995.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,047,995.42/24,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,129.95

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