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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,641.76, 33,965.68 and 19,254.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,641.76, 33,965.68 and 19,254.78 is: 26,540.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,641.76 : 33,965.68 = 19,254.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,641.76/33,965.68 = 19,254.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,641.76x = 33,965.68 × 19,254.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,641.76x = 654,001,695.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,001,695.95/24,641.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,540.38

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