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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,151.39, 33,290.41 and 19,038.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,151.39, 33,290.41 and 19,038.57 is: 26,242.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,151.39 : 33,290.41 = 19,038.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,151.39/33,290.41 = 19,038.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,151.39x = 33,290.41 × 19,038.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,151.39x = 633,801,801.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,801,801.11/24,151.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,242.87

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