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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,659.76, 33,990.52 and 19,272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,659.76, 33,990.52 and 19,272.80 is: 26,565.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,659.76 : 33,990.52 = 19,272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,659.76/33,990.52 = 19,272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,659.76x = 33,990.52 × 19,272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,659.76x = 655,092,493.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,092,493.86/24,659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,565.24

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