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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,018.22, 35,953.51 and 20,475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,018.22, 35,953.51 and 20,475.28 is: 30,649.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,018.22 : 35,953.51 = 20,475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,018.22/35,953.51 = 20,475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,018.22x = 35,953.51 × 20,475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,018.22x = 736,158,184.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,158,184.23/24,018.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,649.99

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