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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,550.49, 33,892.50 and 19,161.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,550.49, 33,892.50 and 19,161.35 is: 26,452.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,550.49 : 33,892.50 = 19,161.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,550.49/33,892.50 = 19,161.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,550.49x = 33,892.50 × 19,161.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,550.49x = 649,426,054.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,426,054.88/24,550.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,452.67

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