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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,658.06, 36,944.03 and 20,524.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,658.06, 36,944.03 and 20,524.63 is: 30,751.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,658.06 : 36,944.03 = 20,524.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,658.06/36,944.03 = 20,524.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,658.06x = 36,944.03 × 20,524.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,658.06x = 758,262,546.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,262,546.46/24,658.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,751.10

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