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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,688.38, 34,082.11 and 19,301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,688.38, 34,082.11 and 19,301.32 is: 26,645.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,688.38 : 34,082.11 = 19,301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,688.38/34,082.11 = 19,301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,688.38x = 34,082.11 × 19,301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,688.38x = 657,829,589.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,829,589.23/24,688.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,645.31

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