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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,749, 34,159.08 and 19,360.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,749, 34,159.08 and 19,360.76 is: 26,722.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,749 : 34,159.08 = 19,360.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,749/34,159.08 = 19,360.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,749x = 34,159.08 × 19,360.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,749x = 661,345,749.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,345,749.70/24,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,722.12

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