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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,240.62, 33,444.01 and 19,756.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,240.62, 33,444.01 and 19,756.66 is: 27,257.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,240.62 : 33,444.01 = 19,756.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,240.62/33,444.01 = 19,756.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,240.62x = 33,444.01 × 19,756.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,240.62x = 660,741,934.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,741,934.61/24,240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,257.63

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