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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,246.62, 33,452.30 and 19,762.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,246.62, 33,452.30 and 19,762.66 is: 27,265.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,246.62 : 33,452.30 = 19,762.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,246.62/33,452.30 = 19,762.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,246.62x = 33,452.30 × 19,762.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,246.62x = 661,106,431.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,106,431.12/24,246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,265.92

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