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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,076.50, 33,262.23 and 19,241.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,076.50, 33,262.23 and 19,241.70 is: 26,582.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,076.50 : 33,262.23 = 19,241.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,076.50/33,262.23 = 19,241.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,076.50x = 33,262.23 × 19,241.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,076.50x = 640,021,850.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,021,850.99/24,076.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,582.84

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