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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,721.54, 34,088.40 and 19,043.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,721.54, 34,088.40 and 19,043.68 is: 26,259.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,721.54 : 34,088.40 = 19,043.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,721.54/34,088.40 = 19,043.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,721.54x = 34,088.40 × 19,043.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,721.54x = 649,168,581.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,168,581.31/24,721.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,259.23

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