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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,032.70, 35,997.21 and 20,144.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,032.70, 35,997.21 and 20,144.70 is: 30,173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,032.70 : 35,997.21 = 20,144.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,032.70/35,997.21 = 20,144.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,032.70x = 35,997.21 × 20,144.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,032.70x = 725,152,996.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,152,996.29/24,032.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,173.60

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