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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,714.44, 36,985.46 and 20,220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,714.44, 36,985.46 and 20,220.15 is: 30,259.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,714.44 : 36,985.46 = 20,220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,714.44/36,985.46 = 20,220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,714.44x = 36,985.46 × 20,220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,714.44x = 747,851,447.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,851,447.92/24,714.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,259.70

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