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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,376.44, 33,614.88 and 19,885.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,376.44, 33,614.88 and 19,885.80 is: 27,422.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,376.44 : 33,614.88 = 19,885.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,376.44/33,614.88 = 19,885.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,376.44x = 33,614.88 × 19,885.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,376.44x = 668,458,780.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,458,780.70/24,376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,422.33

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