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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,947.16, 37,413.42 and 20,553.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,947.16, 37,413.42 and 20,553.72 is: 30,824.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,947.16 : 37,413.42 = 20,553.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,947.16/37,413.42 = 20,553.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,947.16x = 37,413.42 × 20,553.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,947.16x = 768,984,958.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,984,958.92/24,947.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,824.55

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