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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,315.67, 36,414.73 and 20,124.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,315.67, 36,414.73 and 20,124.83 is: 30,138.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,315.67 : 36,414.73 = 20,124.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,315.67/36,414.73 = 20,124.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,315.67x = 36,414.73 × 20,124.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,315.67x = 732,840,291.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,840,291.47/24,315.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,138.60

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