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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,205.32, 33,418.98 and 19,739.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,205.32, 33,418.98 and 19,739.79 is: 27,253.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,205.32 : 33,418.98 = 19,739.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,205.32/33,418.98 = 19,739.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,205.32x = 33,418.98 × 19,739.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,205.32x = 659,683,647.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,683,647.21/24,205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,253.66

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