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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,207.80, 36,311.70 and 20,319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,207.80, 36,311.70 and 20,319.80 is: 30,479.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,207.80 : 36,311.70 = 20,319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,207.80/36,311.70 = 20,319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,207.80x = 36,311.70 × 20,319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,207.80x = 737,846,481.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,846,481.66/24,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,479.70

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