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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,556.56, 36,829.77 and 20,423.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,556.56, 36,829.77 and 20,423.13 is: 30,630.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,556.56 : 36,829.77 = 20,423.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,556.56/36,829.77 = 20,423.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,556.56x = 36,829.77 × 20,423.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,556.56x = 752,179,180.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,179,180.58/24,556.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,630.48

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