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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,711.08, 37,023.48 and 20,577.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,711.08, 37,023.48 and 20,577.68 is: 30,830.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,711.08 : 37,023.48 = 20,577.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,711.08/37,023.48 = 20,577.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,711.08x = 37,023.48 × 20,577.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,711.08x = 761,857,323.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,857,323.93/24,711.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,830.60

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