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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.40, 33,962.74 and 19,608.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.40, 33,962.74 and 19,608.19 is: 27,040.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.40 : 33,962.74 = 19,608.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.40/33,962.74 = 19,608.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.40x = 33,962.74 × 19,608.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.40x = 665,947,858.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,947,858.84/24,627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,040.93

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