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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.16, 34,457.40 and 19,313.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.16, 34,457.40 and 19,313.64 is: 26,644.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.16 : 34,457.40 = 19,313.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.16/34,457.40 = 19,313.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.16x = 34,457.40 × 19,313.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.16x = 665,497,818.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,497,818.94/24,977.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,644.25

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