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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,713.73, 34,120.44 and 19,037.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,713.73, 34,120.44 and 19,037.79 is: 26,284.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,713.73 : 34,120.44 = 19,037.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,713.73/34,120.44 = 19,037.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,713.73x = 34,120.44 × 19,037.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,713.73x = 649,577,771.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,577,771.43/24,713.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,284.08

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