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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,757.95, 34,179.25 and 19,121.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,757.95, 34,179.25 and 19,121.87 is: 26,398.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,757.95 : 34,179.25 = 19,121.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,757.95/34,179.25 = 19,121.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,757.95x = 34,179.25 × 19,121.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,757.95x = 653,571,175.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,571,175.20/24,757.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,398.44

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