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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,451.69, 33,740.99 and 19,428.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,451.69, 33,740.99 and 19,428.07 is: 26,808.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,451.69 : 33,740.99 = 19,428.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,451.69/33,740.99 = 19,428.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,451.69x = 33,740.99 × 19,428.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,451.69x = 655,522,146.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,522,146.88/24,451.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,808.87

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