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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,004.30, 36,006.45 and 13,636.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,004.30, 36,006.45 and 13,636.30 is: 20,454.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,004.30 : 36,006.45 = 13,636.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,004.30/36,006.45 = 13,636.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,004.30x = 36,006.45 × 13,636.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,004.30x = 490,994,754.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,994,754.14/24,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,454.45

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