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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,235.26, 33,436.62 and 19,751.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,235.26, 33,436.62 and 19,751.31 is: 27,250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,235.26 : 33,436.62 = 19,751.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,235.26/33,436.62 = 19,751.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,235.26x = 33,436.62 × 19,751.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,235.26x = 660,417,046.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,417,046.97/24,235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,250.26

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