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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,029.49, 33,163.51 and 19,989.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,029.49, 33,163.51 and 19,989.18 is: 27,587.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,029.49 : 33,163.51 = 19,989.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,029.49/33,163.51 = 19,989.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,029.49x = 33,163.51 × 19,989.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,029.49x = 662,911,370.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,911,370.82/24,029.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,587.41

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