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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,185.52, 33,394.68 and 19,491.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,185.52, 33,394.68 and 19,491.84 is: 26,913.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,185.52 : 33,394.68 = 19,491.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,185.52/33,394.68 = 19,491.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,185.52x = 33,394.68 × 19,491.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,185.52x = 650,923,759.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,923,759.41/24,185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,913.78

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