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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,474.44, 33,744.90 and 20,691.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,474.44, 33,744.90 and 20,691.08 is: 28,528.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,474.44 : 33,744.90 = 20,691.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,474.44/33,744.90 = 20,691.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,474.44x = 33,744.90 × 20,691.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,474.44x = 698,218,425.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,218,425.49/24,474.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,528.47

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