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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,694.06, 36,997.98 and 20,560.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,694.06, 36,997.98 and 20,560.66 is: 30,805.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,694.06 : 36,997.98 = 20,560.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,694.06/36,997.98 = 20,560.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,694.06x = 36,997.98 × 20,560.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,694.06x = 760,702,887.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,702,887.47/24,694.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,805.10

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