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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,032.72, 33,146.88 and 20,681.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,032.72, 33,146.88 and 20,681.18 is: 28,524.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,032.72 : 33,146.88 = 20,681.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,032.72/33,146.88 = 20,681.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,032.72x = 33,146.88 × 20,681.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,032.72x = 685,516,591.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,516,591.72/24,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,524.30

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