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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.80, 36,646.20 and 14,581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.80, 36,646.20 and 14,581.20 is: 21,871.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.80 : 36,646.20 = 14,581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.80/36,646.20 = 14,581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.80x = 36,646.20 × 14,581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.80x = 534,345,571.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,345,571.44/24,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,871.80

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