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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,835.80, 34,285.50 and 19,513.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,835.80, 34,285.50 and 19,513.56 is: 26,938.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,835.80 : 34,285.50 = 19,513.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,835.80/34,285.50 = 19,513.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,835.80x = 34,285.50 × 19,513.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,835.80x = 669,032,161.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,032,161.38/24,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,938.22

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