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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,555.56, 36,828.27 and 20,422.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,555.56, 36,828.27 and 20,422.13 is: 30,628.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,555.56 : 36,828.27 = 20,422.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,555.56/36,828.27 = 20,422.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,555.56x = 36,828.27 × 20,422.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,555.56x = 752,111,533.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,111,533.47/24,555.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,628.98

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