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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,329.98, 33,545.54 and 20,007.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,329.98, 33,545.54 and 20,007.96 is: 27,586.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,329.98 : 33,545.54 = 20,007.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,329.98/33,545.54 = 20,007.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,329.98x = 33,545.54 × 20,007.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,329.98x = 671,177,822.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,177,822.50/24,329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,586.45

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