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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,317.70, 33,552.27 and 19,052.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,317.70, 33,552.27 and 19,052.70 is: 26,287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,317.70 : 33,552.27 = 19,052.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,317.70/33,552.27 = 19,052.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,317.70x = 33,552.27 × 19,052.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,317.70x = 639,261,334.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,261,334.63/24,317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,287.90

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