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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.12, 33,584.96 and 19,878.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.12, 33,584.96 and 19,878.32 is: 27,407.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.12 : 33,584.96 = 19,878.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.12/33,584.96 = 19,878.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.12x = 33,584.96 × 19,878.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.12x = 667,612,582.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,612,582.07/24,359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,407.09

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