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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,859.55, 34,318.87 and 19,181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,859.55, 34,318.87 and 19,181.54 is: 26,480.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,859.55 : 34,318.87 = 19,181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,859.55/34,318.87 = 19,181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,859.55x = 34,318.87 × 19,181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,859.55x = 658,288,558.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,288,558.11/24,859.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,480.31

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