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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.30, 36,010.95 and 20,205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.30, 36,010.95 and 20,205.70 is: 30,308.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.30 : 36,010.95 = 20,205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.30/36,010.95 = 20,205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.30x = 36,010.95 × 20,205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.30x = 727,626,452.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,626,452.42/24,007.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,308.55

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