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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,179.40, 33,395.77 and 19,350.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,179.40, 33,395.77 and 19,350.90 is: 26,726.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,179.40 : 33,395.77 = 19,350.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,179.40/33,395.77 = 19,350.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,179.40x = 33,395.77 × 19,350.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,179.40x = 646,238,205.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,238,205.69/24,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,726.81

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