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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,713.16, 37,026 and 20,528.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,713.16, 37,026 and 20,528.70 is: 30,756.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,713.16 : 37,026 = 20,528.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,713.16/37,026 = 20,528.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,713.16x = 37,026 × 20,528.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,713.16x = 760,095,646.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,095,646.20/24,713.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,756.72

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