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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.04, 33,402.90 and 20,919.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.04, 33,402.90 and 20,919.93 is: 28,796.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.04 : 33,402.90 = 20,919.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.04/33,402.90 = 20,919.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.04x = 33,402.90 × 20,919.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.04x = 698,786,329.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,786,329.80/24,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,796.88

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