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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.60, 33,458.10 and 19,773.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.60, 33,458.10 and 19,773.80 is: 27,263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.60 : 33,458.10 = 19,773.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.60/33,458.10 = 19,773.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.60x = 33,458.10 × 19,773.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.60x = 661,593,777.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,593,777.78/24,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,263.55

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