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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,332.88, 33,544.08 and 20,961.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,332.88, 33,544.08 and 20,961.12 is: 28,895.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,332.88 : 33,544.08 = 20,961.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,332.88/33,544.08 = 20,961.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,332.88x = 33,544.08 × 20,961.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,332.88x = 703,121,486.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,121,486.17/24,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,895.94

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