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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,294.48, 36,382.92 and 20,103.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,294.48, 36,382.92 and 20,103.64 is: 30,106.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,294.48 : 36,382.92 = 20,103.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,294.48/36,382.92 = 20,103.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,294.48x = 36,382.92 × 20,103.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,294.48x = 731,429,277.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,429,277.22/24,294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,106.81

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