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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,305.40, 36,458.10 and 20,158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,305.40, 36,458.10 and 20,158.20 is: 30,237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,305.40 : 36,458.10 = 20,158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,305.40/36,458.10 = 20,158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,305.40x = 36,458.10 × 20,158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,305.40x = 734,929,671.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,929,671.42/24,305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,237.30

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