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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,615.92, 33,910.70 and 19,578.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,615.92, 33,910.70 and 19,578.53 is: 26,971.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,615.92 : 33,910.70 = 19,578.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,615.92/33,910.70 = 19,578.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,615.92x = 33,910.70 × 19,578.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,615.92x = 663,921,389.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,921,389.82/24,615.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,971.23

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