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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,681.69, 37,023.55 and 20,550.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,681.69, 37,023.55 and 20,550.83 is: 30,827.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,681.69 : 37,023.55 = 20,550.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,681.69/37,023.55 = 20,550.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,681.69x = 37,023.55 × 20,550.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,681.69x = 760,864,445.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,864,445.55/24,681.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,827.08

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