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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.04, 34,007.40 and 19,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.04, 34,007.40 and 19,285 is: 26,582.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.04 : 34,007.40 = 19,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.04/34,007.40 = 19,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.04x = 34,007.40 × 19,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.04x = 655,832,709
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,832,709/24,672.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,582.02

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