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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,581.58, 33,921.48 and 15,037.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,581.58, 33,921.48 and 15,037.35 is: 20,750.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,581.58 : 33,921.48 = 15,037.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,581.58/33,921.48 = 15,037.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,581.58x = 33,921.48 × 15,037.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,581.58x = 510,089,167.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,089,167.28/24,581.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.87

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