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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,747.58, 37,121.37 and 20,351.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,747.58, 37,121.37 and 20,351.71 is: 30,527.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,747.58 : 37,121.37 = 20,351.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,747.58/37,121.37 = 20,351.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,747.58x = 37,121.37 × 20,351.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,747.58x = 755,483,357.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,483,357.04/24,747.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,527.57

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