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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,086.82, 36,075.12 and 20,270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,086.82, 36,075.12 and 20,270.10 is: 30,358.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,086.82 : 36,075.12 = 20,270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,086.82/36,075.12 = 20,270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,086.82x = 36,075.12 × 20,270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,086.82x = 731,246,289.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,246,289.91/24,086.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,358.77

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