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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,545.08, 33,892.19 and 20,008.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,545.08, 33,892.19 and 20,008.47 is: 27,627.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,545.08 : 33,892.19 = 20,008.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,545.08/33,892.19 = 20,008.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,545.08x = 33,892.19 × 20,008.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,545.08x = 678,130,866.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,130,866.85/24,545.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,627.98

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