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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,360.26, 33,511.74 and 19,874.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,360.26, 33,511.74 and 19,874.18 is: 27,340.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,360.26 : 33,511.74 = 19,874.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,360.26/33,511.74 = 19,874.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,360.26x = 33,511.74 × 19,874.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,360.26x = 666,018,352.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,018,352.87/24,360.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,340.36

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