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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,878.41, 34,339.44 and 19,877.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,878.41, 34,339.44 and 19,877.47 is: 27,436.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,878.41 : 34,339.44 = 19,877.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,878.41/34,339.44 = 19,877.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,878.41x = 34,339.44 × 19,877.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,878.41x = 682,581,177.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,581,177.11/24,878.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,436.69

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