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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,021.20, 33,128.52 and 19,303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,021.20, 33,128.52 and 19,303.76 is: 26,622.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,021.20 : 33,128.52 = 19,303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,021.20/33,128.52 = 19,303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,021.20x = 33,128.52 × 19,303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,021.20x = 639,504,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,504,999.24/24,021.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,622.53

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