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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,876.14, 34,303.28 and 19,211.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,876.14, 34,303.28 and 19,211.81 is: 26,492.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,876.14 : 34,303.28 = 19,211.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,876.14/34,303.28 = 19,211.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,876.14x = 34,303.28 × 19,211.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,876.14x = 659,027,830.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,027,830.16/24,876.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,492.37

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