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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,436.96, 33,724.11 and 19,122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,436.96, 33,724.11 and 19,122.55 is: 26,389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,436.96 : 33,724.11 = 19,122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,436.96/33,724.11 = 19,122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,436.96x = 33,724.11 × 19,122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,436.96x = 644,890,967.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,890,967.08/24,436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,389.99

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