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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,502.20, 36,710.10 and 20,095.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,502.20, 36,710.10 and 20,095.80 is: 30,108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,502.20 : 36,710.10 = 20,095.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,502.20/36,710.10 = 20,095.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,502.20x = 36,710.10 × 20,095.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,502.20x = 737,718,827.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,718,827.58/24,502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,108.27

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