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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,149.80, 36,224.70 and 20,909.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,149.80, 36,224.70 and 20,909.80 is: 31,364.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,149.80 : 36,224.70 = 20,909.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,149.80/36,224.70 = 20,909.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,149.80x = 36,224.70 × 20,909.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,149.80x = 757,451,232.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,451,232.06/24,149.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,364.70

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