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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,340.52, 33,595.44 and 20,354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,340.52, 33,595.44 and 20,354.72 is: 28,094.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,340.52 : 33,595.44 = 20,354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,340.52/33,595.44 = 20,354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,340.52x = 33,595.44 × 20,354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,340.52x = 683,825,774.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,825,774.48/24,340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,094.13

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