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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,005.60, 36,008.40 and 20,506.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,005.60, 36,008.40 and 20,506.40 is: 30,759.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,005.60 : 36,008.40 = 20,506.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,005.60/36,008.40 = 20,506.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,005.60x = 36,008.40 × 20,506.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,005.60x = 738,402,653.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,402,653.76/24,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,759.60

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