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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,255.45, 36,382.91 and 20,958.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,255.45, 36,382.91 and 20,958.21 is: 31,437.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,255.45 : 36,382.91 = 20,958.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,255.45/36,382.91 = 20,958.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,255.45x = 36,382.91 × 20,958.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,255.45x = 762,520,563.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,520,563.40/24,255.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,437.08

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