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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,454.72, 36,682.08 and 20,126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,454.72, 36,682.08 and 20,126.08 is: 30,189.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,454.72 : 36,682.08 = 20,126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,454.72/36,682.08 = 20,126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,454.72x = 36,682.08 × 20,126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,454.72x = 738,266,476.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,266,476.65/24,454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,189.12

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