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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,057.90, 36,048.45 and 20,141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,057.90, 36,048.45 and 20,141.10 is: 30,179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,057.90 : 36,048.45 = 20,141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,057.90/36,048.45 = 20,141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,057.90x = 36,048.45 × 20,141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,057.90x = 726,055,436.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,055,436.30/24,057.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,179.50

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