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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,292.43, 33,539.03 and 19,826.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,292.43, 33,539.03 and 19,826.83 is: 27,373.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,292.43 : 33,539.03 = 19,826.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,292.43/33,539.03 = 19,826.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,292.43x = 33,539.03 × 19,826.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,292.43x = 664,972,646.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,972,646.17/24,292.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,373.66

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