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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.68, 33,537.99 and 19,826.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.68, 33,537.99 and 19,826.09 is: 27,372.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.68 : 33,537.99 = 19,826.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.68/33,537.99 = 19,826.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.68x = 33,537.99 × 19,826.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.68x = 664,927,040.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,927,040.47/24,291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,372.63

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