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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,438.85, 33,679.46 and 19,588.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,438.85, 33,679.46 and 19,588.05 is: 26,994.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,438.85 : 33,679.46 = 19,588.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,438.85/33,679.46 = 19,588.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,438.85x = 33,679.46 × 19,588.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,438.85x = 659,714,995.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,714,995.42/24,438.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,994.52

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