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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,332.40, 36,498.60 and 20,185.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,332.40, 36,498.60 and 20,185.20 is: 30,277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,332.40 : 36,498.60 = 20,185.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,332.40/36,498.60 = 20,185.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,332.40x = 36,498.60 × 20,185.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,332.40x = 736,731,540.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,731,540.72/24,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,277.80

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