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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,305.69, 33,557.33 and 19,840.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,305.69, 33,557.33 and 19,840.05 is: 27,391.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,305.69 : 33,557.33 = 19,840.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,305.69/33,557.33 = 19,840.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,305.69x = 33,557.33 × 19,840.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,305.69x = 665,779,005.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,779,005.87/24,305.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,391.90

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