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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,268.08, 33,481.92 and 19,784.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,268.08, 33,481.92 and 19,784.10 is: 27,295.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,268.08 : 33,481.92 = 19,784.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,268.08/33,481.92 = 19,784.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,268.08x = 33,481.92 × 19,784.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,268.08x = 662,409,653.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,409,653.47/24,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,295.51

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