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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,060.60, 36,042.30 and 13,660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,060.60, 36,042.30 and 13,660.20 is: 20,462.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,060.60 : 36,042.30 = 13,660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,060.60/36,042.30 = 13,660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,060.60x = 36,042.30 × 13,660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,060.60x = 492,345,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,345,026.46/24,060.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,462.71

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