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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,755.09, 37,089.43 and 20,621.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,755.09, 37,089.43 and 20,621.66 is: 30,896.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,755.09 : 37,089.43 = 20,621.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,755.09/37,089.43 = 20,621.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,755.09x = 37,089.43 × 20,621.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,755.09x = 764,845,378.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,845,378.05/24,755.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,896.50

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