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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,835.30, 34,285.41 and 19,157.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,835.30, 34,285.41 and 19,157.30 is: 26,446.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,835.30 : 34,285.41 = 19,157.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,835.30/34,285.41 = 19,157.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,835.30x = 34,285.41 × 19,157.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,835.30x = 656,815,970.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,815,970.71/24,835.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,446.87

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