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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,043.85, 33,158.94 and 20,023.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,043.85, 33,158.94 and 20,023.96 is: 27,615.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,043.85 : 33,158.94 = 20,023.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,043.85/33,158.94 = 20,023.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,043.85x = 33,158.94 × 20,023.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,043.85x = 663,973,122.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,973,122.41/24,043.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,615.09

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