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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,751, 34,161.84 and 19,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,751, 34,161.84 and 19,362.76 is: 26,724.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,751 : 34,161.84 = 19,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,751/34,161.84 = 19,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,751x = 34,161.84 × 19,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,751x = 661,467,509.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,467,509.08/24,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,724.88

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