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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,037.57, 33,150.29 and 20,017.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,037.57, 33,150.29 and 20,017.70 is: 27,606.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,037.57 : 33,150.29 = 20,017.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,037.57/33,150.29 = 20,017.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,037.57x = 33,150.29 × 20,017.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,037.57x = 663,592,560.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,592,560.13/24,037.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,606.48

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