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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,720.54, 34,087.02 and 19,042.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,720.54, 34,087.02 and 19,042.68 is: 26,257.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,720.54 : 34,087.02 = 19,042.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,720.54/34,087.02 = 19,042.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,720.54x = 34,087.02 × 19,042.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,720.54x = 649,108,214.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,108,214.01/24,720.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,257.85

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