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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,570.82, 33,870.99 and 19,256.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,570.82, 33,870.99 and 19,256.41 is: 26,545.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,570.82 : 33,870.99 = 19,256.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,570.82/33,870.99 = 19,256.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,570.82x = 33,870.99 × 19,256.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,570.82x = 652,233,670.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,233,670.55/24,570.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,545.05

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