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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,332.88, 33,588.72 and 19,029.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,332.88, 33,588.72 and 19,029.36 is: 26,267.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,332.88 : 33,588.72 = 19,029.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,332.88/33,588.72 = 19,029.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,332.88x = 33,588.72 × 19,029.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,332.88x = 639,171,844.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,171,844.82/24,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,267.83

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