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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,639.75, 33,962.92 and 19,252.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,639.75, 33,962.92 and 19,252.77 is: 26,537.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,639.75 : 33,962.92 = 19,252.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,639.75/33,962.92 = 19,252.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,639.75x = 33,962.92 × 19,252.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,639.75x = 653,880,287.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,880,287.29/24,639.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,537.62

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