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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,338.42, 33,578.77 and 19,854.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,338.42, 33,578.77 and 19,854.42 is: 27,392.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,338.42 : 33,578.77 = 19,854.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,338.42/33,578.77 = 19,854.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,338.42x = 33,578.77 × 19,854.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,338.42x = 666,687,002.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,687,002.66/24,338.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,392.37

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