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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,307.90, 36,461.85 and 20,160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,307.90, 36,461.85 and 20,160.70 is: 30,241.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,307.90 : 36,461.85 = 20,160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,307.90/36,461.85 = 20,160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,307.90x = 36,461.85 × 20,160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,307.90x = 735,096,419.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,096,419.30/24,307.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,241.05

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