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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,034.40, 36,051.60 and 20,146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,034.40, 36,051.60 and 20,146.40 is: 30,219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,034.40 : 36,051.60 = 20,146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,034.40/36,051.60 = 20,146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,034.40x = 36,051.60 × 20,146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,034.40x = 726,309,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,309,954.24/24,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,219.60

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