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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,648.04, 33,974.28 and 19,261.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,648.04, 33,974.28 and 19,261.08 is: 26,549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,648.04 : 33,974.28 = 19,261.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,648.04/33,974.28 = 19,261.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,648.04x = 33,974.28 × 19,261.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,648.04x = 654,381,325.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,381,325.02/24,648.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,549.02

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