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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,177.15, 36,226.85 and 20,289.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,177.15, 36,226.85 and 20,289.15 is: 30,401.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,177.15 : 36,226.85 = 20,289.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,177.15/36,226.85 = 20,289.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,177.15x = 36,226.85 × 20,289.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,177.15x = 735,011,892.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,011,892.23/24,177.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,401.10

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