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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,262.94, 33,474.84 and 19,778.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,262.94, 33,474.84 and 19,778.98 is: 27,288.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,262.94 : 33,474.84 = 19,778.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,262.94/33,474.84 = 19,778.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,262.94x = 33,474.84 × 19,778.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,262.94x = 662,098,023.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,098,023.49/24,262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,288.45

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