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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,016.22, 35,950.51 and 20,473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,016.22, 35,950.51 and 20,473.28 is: 30,646.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,016.22 : 35,950.51 = 20,473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,016.22/35,950.51 = 20,473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,016.22x = 35,950.51 × 20,473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,016.22x = 736,024,857.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,024,857.37/24,016.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,646.99

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