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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,196.40, 36,251.40 and 20,481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,196.40, 36,251.40 and 20,481.20 is: 30,685.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,196.40 : 36,251.40 = 20,481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,196.40/36,251.40 = 20,481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,196.40x = 36,251.40 × 20,481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,196.40x = 742,472,173.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,472,173.68/24,196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,685.23

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