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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,705.33, 34,066.87 and 19,920.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,705.33, 34,066.87 and 19,920.25 is: 27,468.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,705.33 : 34,066.87 = 19,920.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,705.33/34,066.87 = 19,920.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,705.33x = 34,066.87 × 19,920.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,705.33x = 678,620,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,620,567.12/24,705.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,468.59

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