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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,065.40, 36,059.70 and 20,148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,065.40, 36,059.70 and 20,148.60 is: 30,190.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,065.40 : 36,059.70 = 20,148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,065.40/36,059.70 = 20,148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,065.40x = 36,059.70 × 20,148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,065.40x = 726,552,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,552,471.42/24,065.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,190.75

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