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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,707.73, 37,040.83 and 20,016.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,707.73, 37,040.83 and 20,016.11 is: 30,007.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,707.73 : 37,040.83 = 20,016.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,707.73/37,040.83 = 20,016.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,707.73x = 37,040.83 × 20,016.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,707.73x = 741,413,327.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,413,327.77/24,707.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,007.34

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