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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,726.62, 37,046.70 and 20,593.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,726.62, 37,046.70 and 20,593.22 is: 30,853.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,726.62 : 37,046.70 = 20,593.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,726.62/37,046.70 = 20,593.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,726.62x = 37,046.70 × 20,593.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,726.62x = 762,910,843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,910,843.37/24,726.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,853.83

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