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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,946.97, 33,029.62 and 20,754.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,946.97, 33,029.62 and 20,754.63 is: 28,626.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,946.97 : 33,029.62 = 20,754.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,946.97/33,029.62 = 20,754.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,946.97x = 33,029.62 × 20,754.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,946.97x = 685,517,607.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,517,607.00/23,946.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,626.49

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