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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,117.94, 33,210.43 and 20,132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,117.94, 33,210.43 and 20,132.20 is: 27,722.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,117.94 : 33,210.43 = 20,132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,117.94/33,210.43 = 20,132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,117.94x = 33,210.43 × 20,132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,117.94x = 668,599,018.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,599,018.85/24,117.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,722.06

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