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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,329.47, 33,544.84 and 20,007.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,329.47, 33,544.84 and 20,007.46 is: 27,585.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,329.47 : 33,544.84 = 20,007.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,329.47/33,544.84 = 20,007.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,329.47x = 33,544.84 × 20,007.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,329.47x = 671,147,044.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,147,044.51/24,329.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,585.77

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