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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,852.78, 34,309.53 and 19,174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,852.78, 34,309.53 and 19,174.80 is: 26,471.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,852.78 : 34,309.53 = 19,174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,852.78/34,309.53 = 19,174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,852.78x = 34,309.53 × 19,174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,852.78x = 657,878,375.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,878,375.84/24,852.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,471.02

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