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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,315.39, 36,414.30 and 20,124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,315.39, 36,414.30 and 20,124.54 is: 30,138.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,315.39 : 36,414.30 = 20,124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,315.39/36,414.30 = 20,124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,315.39x = 36,414.30 × 20,124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,315.39x = 732,821,036.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,821,036.92/24,315.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,138.16

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