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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,290.68, 33,536.62 and 19,825.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,290.68, 33,536.62 and 19,825.08 is: 27,371.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,290.68 : 33,536.62 = 19,825.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,290.68/33,536.62 = 19,825.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,290.68x = 33,536.62 × 19,825.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,290.68x = 664,866,075.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,866,075.30/24,290.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,371.24

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