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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,109.08, 36,132.84 and 20,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,109.08, 36,132.84 and 20,976 is: 31,437.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,109.08 : 36,132.84 = 20,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,109.08/36,132.84 = 20,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,109.08x = 36,132.84 × 20,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,109.08x = 757,922,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,922,451.84/24,109.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,437.22

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