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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,436.59, 33,676.36 and 19,585.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,436.59, 33,676.36 and 19,585.80 is: 26,991.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,436.59 : 33,676.36 = 19,585.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,436.59/33,676.36 = 19,585.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,436.59x = 33,676.36 × 19,585.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,436.59x = 659,578,402.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,578,402.72/24,436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,991.43

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