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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,074.62, 33,265.29 and 20,863.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,074.62, 33,265.29 and 20,863.24 is: 28,827.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,074.62 : 33,265.29 = 20,863.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,074.62/33,265.29 = 20,863.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,074.62x = 33,265.29 × 20,863.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,074.62x = 694,021,728.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,021,728.94/24,074.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,827.94

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