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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.40, 33,631.61 and 19,893.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.40, 33,631.61 and 19,893.87 is: 27,466.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.40 : 33,631.61 = 19,893.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.40/33,631.61 = 19,893.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.40x = 33,631.61 × 19,893.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.40x = 669,062,777.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,062,777.76/24,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,466.31

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