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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,692.06, 36,994.98 and 20,558.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,692.06, 36,994.98 and 20,558.66 is: 30,802.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,692.06 : 36,994.98 = 20,558.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,692.06/36,994.98 = 20,558.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,692.06x = 36,994.98 × 20,558.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,692.06x = 760,567,215.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,567,215.53/24,692.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,802.10

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