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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,756.81, 34,169.13 and 19,368.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,756.81, 34,169.13 and 19,368.51 is: 26,732.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,756.81 : 34,169.13 = 19,368.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,756.81/34,169.13 = 19,368.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,756.81x = 34,169.13 × 19,368.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,756.81x = 661,805,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,805,136.10/24,756.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,732.25

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