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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,657.54, 33,987.39 and 19,270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,657.54, 33,987.39 and 19,270.50 is: 26,562.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,657.54 : 33,987.39 = 19,270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,657.54/33,987.39 = 19,270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,657.54x = 33,987.39 × 19,270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,657.54x = 654,953,999.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,953,999.00/24,657.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,562.02

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