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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,204.10, 36,306.15 and 20,108.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,204.10, 36,306.15 and 20,108.10 is: 30,162.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,204.10 : 36,306.15 = 20,108.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,204.10/36,306.15 = 20,108.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,204.10x = 36,306.15 × 20,108.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,204.10x = 730,047,694.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,047,694.82/24,204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,162.15

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