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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,091.76, 36,159.24 and 20,167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,091.76, 36,159.24 and 20,167.58 is: 30,269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,091.76 : 36,159.24 = 20,167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,091.76/36,159.24 = 20,167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,091.76x = 36,159.24 × 20,167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,091.76x = 729,244,365.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,244,365.44/24,091.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,269.45

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