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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.44, 36,471.48 and 20,133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.44, 36,471.48 and 20,133.28 is: 30,259.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.44 : 36,471.48 = 20,133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.44/36,471.48 = 20,133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.44x = 36,471.48 × 20,133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.44x = 734,290,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,290,518.85/24,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,259.51

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