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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,366.27, 33,640.95 and 19,900.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,366.27, 33,640.95 and 19,900.68 is: 27,475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,366.27 : 33,640.95 = 19,900.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,366.27/33,640.95 = 19,900.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,366.27x = 33,640.95 × 19,900.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,366.27x = 669,477,780.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,477,780.85/24,366.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,475.60

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