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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,046.80, 33,144.84 and 19,277.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,046.80, 33,144.84 and 19,277.52 is: 26,571.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,046.80 : 33,144.84 = 19,277.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,046.80/33,144.84 = 19,277.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,046.80x = 33,144.84 × 19,277.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,046.80x = 638,950,316.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,950,316.00/24,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,571.12

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