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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,855.42, 34,313.19 and 19,177.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,855.42, 34,313.19 and 19,177.41 is: 26,474.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,855.42 : 34,313.19 = 19,177.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,855.42/34,313.19 = 19,177.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,855.42x = 34,313.19 × 19,177.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,855.42x = 658,038,113.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,038,113.04/24,855.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,474.63

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