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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,638.76, 33,961.55 and 19,251.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,638.76, 33,961.55 and 19,251.78 is: 26,536.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,638.76 : 33,961.55 = 19,251.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,638.76/33,961.55 = 19,251.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,638.76x = 33,961.55 × 19,251.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,638.76x = 653,820,192.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,820,192.80/24,638.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,536.25

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