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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,661.06, 36,948.53 and 20,527.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,661.06, 36,948.53 and 20,527.64 is: 30,755.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,661.06 : 36,948.53 = 20,527.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,661.06/36,948.53 = 20,527.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,661.06x = 36,948.53 × 20,527.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,661.06x = 758,466,122.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,466,122.37/24,661.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,755.62

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