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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,638.50, 33,961.20 and 19,251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,638.50, 33,961.20 and 19,251.52 is: 26,535.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,638.50 : 33,961.20 = 19,251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,638.50/33,961.20 = 19,251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,638.50x = 33,961.20 × 19,251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,638.50x = 653,804,721.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,804,721.02/24,638.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,535.90

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