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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,660.56, 36,947.78 and 20,527.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,660.56, 36,947.78 and 20,527.14 is: 30,754.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,660.56 : 36,947.78 = 20,527.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,660.56/36,947.78 = 20,527.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,660.56x = 36,947.78 × 20,527.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,660.56x = 758,432,252.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,432,252.75/24,660.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,754.87

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