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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,338.92, 33,579.46 and 19,854.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,338.92, 33,579.46 and 19,854.92 is: 27,393.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,338.92 : 33,579.46 = 19,854.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,338.92/33,579.46 = 19,854.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,338.92x = 33,579.46 × 19,854.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,338.92x = 666,717,491.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,717,491.94/24,338.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,393.06

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