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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,797.57, 37,366.82 and 20,511.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,797.57, 37,366.82 and 20,511.05 is: 30,907.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,797.57 : 37,366.82 = 20,511.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,797.57/37,366.82 = 20,511.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,797.57x = 37,366.82 × 20,511.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,797.57x = 766,432,500.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,432,500.89/24,797.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,907.57

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