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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,178.40, 33,394.39 and 19,349.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,178.40, 33,394.39 and 19,349.90 is: 26,725.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,178.40 : 33,394.39 = 19,349.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,178.40/33,394.39 = 19,349.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,178.40x = 33,394.39 × 19,349.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,178.40x = 646,177,891.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,177,891.71/24,178.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,725.43

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