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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,010.30, 35,930.40 and 20,924.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,010.30, 35,930.40 and 20,924.20 is: 31,312.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,010.30 : 35,930.40 = 20,924.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,010.30/35,930.40 = 20,924.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,010.30x = 35,930.40 × 20,924.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,010.30x = 751,814,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,814,875.68/24,010.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,312.18

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