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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,850.73, 34,306.72 and 19,172.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,850.73, 34,306.72 and 19,172.72 is: 26,468.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,850.73 : 34,306.72 = 19,172.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,850.73/34,306.72 = 19,172.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,850.73x = 34,306.72 × 19,172.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,850.73x = 657,753,174.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,753,174.51/24,850.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,468.16

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