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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,403.58, 33,655.20 and 19,027.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,403.58, 33,655.20 and 19,027.34 is: 26,240.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,403.58 : 33,655.20 = 19,027.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,403.58/33,655.20 = 19,027.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,403.58x = 33,655.20 × 19,027.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,403.58x = 640,368,933.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,368,933.17/24,403.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,240.78

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