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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,854.48, 34,311.89 and 19,176.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,854.48, 34,311.89 and 19,176.47 is: 26,473.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,854.48 : 34,311.89 = 19,176.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,854.48/34,311.89 = 19,176.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,854.48x = 34,311.89 × 19,176.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,854.48x = 657,981,062.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,981,062.95/24,854.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,473.34

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