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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,261.68, 33,473.12 and 19,777.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,261.68, 33,473.12 and 19,777.73 is: 27,286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,261.68 : 33,473.12 = 19,777.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,261.68/33,473.12 = 19,777.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,261.68x = 33,473.12 × 19,777.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,261.68x = 662,022,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,022,063.36/24,261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,286.73

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