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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,638.64, 33,961.37 and 19,251.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,638.64, 33,961.37 and 19,251.65 is: 26,536.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,638.64 : 33,961.37 = 19,251.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,638.64/33,961.37 = 19,251.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,638.64x = 33,961.37 × 19,251.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,638.64x = 653,812,408.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,812,408.76/24,638.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,536.06

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