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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,694.56, 36,998.73 and 20,561.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,694.56, 36,998.73 and 20,561.16 is: 30,805.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,694.56 : 36,998.73 = 20,561.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,694.56/36,998.73 = 20,561.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,694.56x = 36,998.73 × 20,561.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,694.56x = 760,736,807.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,736,807.33/24,694.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,805.85

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