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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,579.04, 33,900.78 and 19,263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,579.04, 33,900.78 and 19,263.28 is: 26,568.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,579.04 : 33,900.78 = 19,263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,579.04/33,900.78 = 19,263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,579.04x = 33,900.78 × 19,263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,579.04x = 653,040,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,040,217.36/24,579.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,568.99

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