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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,239.62, 33,442.63 and 19,755.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,239.62, 33,442.63 and 19,755.66 is: 27,256.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,239.62 : 33,442.63 = 19,755.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,239.62/33,442.63 = 19,755.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,239.62x = 33,442.63 × 19,755.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,239.62x = 660,681,227.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,681,227.79/24,239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,256.25

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