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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,547.98, 33,889.05 and 19,158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,547.98, 33,889.05 and 19,158.85 is: 26,449.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,547.98 : 33,889.05 = 19,158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,547.98/33,889.05 = 19,158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,547.98x = 33,889.05 × 19,158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,547.98x = 649,275,225.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,275,225.59/24,547.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,449.23

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