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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,557.62, 33,859.76 and 19,108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,557.62, 33,859.76 and 19,108.28 is: 26,346.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,557.62 : 33,859.76 = 19,108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,557.62/33,859.76 = 19,108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,557.62x = 33,859.76 × 19,108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,557.62x = 647,001,774.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,001,774.81/24,557.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,346.27

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