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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,335.16, 33,552.09 and 20,307.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,335.16, 33,552.09 and 20,307.79 is: 27,999.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,335.16 : 33,552.09 = 20,307.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,335.16/33,552.09 = 20,307.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,335.16x = 33,552.09 × 20,307.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,335.16x = 681,368,650.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,368,650.99/24,335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,999.35

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