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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.80, 33,538.18 and 19,826.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.80, 33,538.18 and 19,826.22 is: 27,372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.80 : 33,538.18 = 19,826.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.80/33,538.18 = 19,826.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.80x = 33,538.18 × 19,826.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.80x = 664,935,335.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,935,335.08/24,291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,372.83

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