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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,763.65, 34,133.89 and 20,279.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,763.65, 34,133.89 and 20,279.49 is: 27,952.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,763.65 : 34,133.89 = 20,279.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,763.65/34,133.89 = 20,279.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,763.65x = 34,133.89 × 20,279.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,763.65x = 692,217,880.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,217,880.92/24,763.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,952.98

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