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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,189.24, 36,240.90 and 20,643.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,189.24, 36,240.90 and 20,643.27 is: 30,928.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,189.24 : 36,240.90 = 20,643.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,189.24/36,240.90 = 20,643.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,189.24x = 36,240.90 × 20,643.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,189.24x = 748,130,683.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,130,683.74/24,189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,928.24

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