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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,174.50, 33,347.03 and 19,399.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,174.50, 33,347.03 and 19,399.82 is: 26,760.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,174.50 : 33,347.03 = 19,399.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,174.50/33,347.03 = 19,399.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,174.50x = 33,347.03 × 19,399.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,174.50x = 646,926,115.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,926,115.80/24,174.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,760.69

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