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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,265.44, 36,469.98 and 20,132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,265.44, 36,469.98 and 20,132.28 is: 30,258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,265.44 : 36,469.98 = 20,132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,265.44/36,469.98 = 20,132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,265.44x = 36,469.98 × 20,132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,265.44x = 734,223,848.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,223,848.95/24,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,258.01

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