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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,028.99, 33,162.82 and 19,988.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,028.99, 33,162.82 and 19,988.68 is: 27,586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,028.99 : 33,162.82 = 19,988.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,028.99/33,162.82 = 19,988.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,028.99x = 33,162.82 × 19,988.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,028.99x = 662,880,996.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,880,996.88/24,028.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,586.72

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