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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,314.44, 36,408.54 and 20,826.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,314.44, 36,408.54 and 20,826.82 is: 31,186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,314.44 : 36,408.54 = 20,826.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,314.44/36,408.54 = 20,826.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,314.44x = 36,408.54 × 20,826.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,314.44x = 758,274,109.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,274,109.04/24,314.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,186.16

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