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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,095.89, 36,165.43 and 20,171.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,095.89, 36,165.43 and 20,171.71 is: 30,275.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,095.89 : 36,165.43 = 20,171.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,095.89/36,165.43 = 20,171.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,095.89x = 36,165.43 × 20,171.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,095.89x = 729,518,385.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,518,385.16/24,095.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,275.64

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