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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,886.78, 34,226.06 and 19,791.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,886.78, 34,226.06 and 19,791.06 is: 27,218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,886.78 : 34,226.06 = 19,791.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,886.78/34,226.06 = 19,791.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,886.78x = 34,226.06 × 19,791.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,886.78x = 677,370,007.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,370,007.02/24,886.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,218.07

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