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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,865.92, 34,327.19 and 19,478.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,865.92, 34,327.19 and 19,478.76 is: 26,890.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,865.92 : 34,327.19 = 19,478.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,865.92/34,327.19 = 19,478.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,865.92x = 34,327.19 × 19,478.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,865.92x = 668,651,208.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,651,208.54/24,865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,890.27

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