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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,047.13, 33,163.48 and 20,027.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,047.13, 33,163.48 and 20,027.30 is: 27,619.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,047.13 : 33,163.48 = 20,027.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,047.13/33,163.48 = 20,027.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,047.13x = 33,163.48 × 20,027.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,047.13x = 664,175,022.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,175,022.85/24,047.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,619.72

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