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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.80, 36,011.70 and 19,050.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.80, 36,011.70 and 19,050.60 is: 28,575.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.80 : 36,011.70 = 19,050.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.80/36,011.70 = 19,050.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.80x = 36,011.70 × 19,050.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.80x = 686,044,492.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,044,492.02/24,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,575.90

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