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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,109.80, 36,164.70 and 20,221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,109.80, 36,164.70 and 20,221.80 is: 30,332.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,109.80 : 36,164.70 = 20,221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,109.80/36,164.70 = 20,221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,109.80x = 36,164.70 × 20,221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,109.80x = 731,315,330.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,315,330.46/24,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,332.70

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