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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,942.33, 34,436.61 and 19,267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,942.33, 34,436.61 and 19,267.20 is: 26,601.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,942.33 : 34,436.61 = 19,267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,942.33/34,436.61 = 19,267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,942.33x = 34,436.61 × 19,267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,942.33x = 663,497,052.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,497,052.19/24,942.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,601.25

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