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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,949.77, 33,033.83 and 20,757.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,949.77, 33,033.83 and 20,757.42 is: 28,630.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,949.77 : 33,033.83 = 20,757.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,949.77/33,033.83 = 20,757.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,949.77x = 33,033.83 × 20,757.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,949.77x = 685,696,979.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,696,979.73/23,949.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,630.63

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