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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,406.36, 33,698.13 and 19,294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,406.36, 33,698.13 and 19,294.24 is: 26,639.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,406.36 : 33,698.13 = 19,294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,406.36/33,698.13 = 19,294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,406.36x = 33,698.13 × 19,294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,406.36x = 650,179,807.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,179,807.77/24,406.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,639.77

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