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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,850.44, 37,271.52 and 20,660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,850.44, 37,271.52 and 20,660.40 is: 30,987.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,850.44 : 37,271.52 = 20,660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,850.44/37,271.52 = 20,660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,850.44x = 37,271.52 × 20,660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,850.44x = 770,044,511.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,044,511.81/24,850.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,987.16

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