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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,087, 33,276.72 and 19,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,087, 33,276.72 and 19,252.20 is: 26,597.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,087 : 33,276.72 = 19,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,087/33,276.72 = 19,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,087x = 33,276.72 × 19,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,087x = 640,650,068.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,650,068.78/24,087
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,597.34

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