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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,311.39, 36,408.30 and 20,120.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,311.39, 36,408.30 and 20,120.55 is: 30,132.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,311.39 : 36,408.30 = 20,120.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,311.39/36,408.30 = 20,120.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,311.39x = 36,408.30 × 20,120.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,311.39x = 732,555,020.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,555,020.57/24,311.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,132.17

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