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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,713.71, 37,054.98 and 20,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,713.71, 37,054.98 and 20,966.80 is: 31,436.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,713.71 : 37,054.98 = 20,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,713.71/37,054.98 = 20,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,713.71x = 37,054.98 × 20,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,713.71x = 776,924,169.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,924,169.39/24,713.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,436.98

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