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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,186.15, 36,240.35 and 20,298.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,186.15, 36,240.35 and 20,298.15 is: 30,414.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,186.15 : 36,240.35 = 20,298.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,186.15/36,240.35 = 20,298.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,186.15x = 36,240.35 × 20,298.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,186.15x = 735,611,958.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,611,958.86/24,186.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,414.60

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