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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,360.39, 36,518.72 and 20,226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,360.39, 36,518.72 and 20,226.96 is: 30,322.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,360.39 : 36,518.72 = 20,226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,360.39/36,518.72 = 20,226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,360.39x = 36,518.72 × 20,226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,360.39x = 738,662,587.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,662,587.56/24,360.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,322.28

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