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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,659.56, 36,946.27 and 20,526.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,659.56, 36,946.27 and 20,526.13 is: 30,753.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,659.56 : 36,946.27 = 20,526.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,659.56/36,946.27 = 20,526.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,659.56x = 36,946.27 × 20,526.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,659.56x = 758,363,941.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,363,941.04/24,659.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,753.34

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