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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,491.87, 33,759.68 and 19,309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,491.87, 33,759.68 and 19,309.26 is: 26,615.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,491.87 : 33,759.68 = 19,309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,491.87/33,759.68 = 19,309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,491.87x = 33,759.68 × 19,309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,491.87x = 651,874,438.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,874,438.64/24,491.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,615.95

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