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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,452, 33,728.40 and 19,495.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,452, 33,728.40 and 19,495.84 is: 26,892.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,452 : 33,728.40 = 19,495.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,452/33,728.40 = 19,495.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,452x = 33,728.40 × 19,495.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,452x = 657,563,489.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,563,489.86/24,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,892.01

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