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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,024.72, 35,986.84 and 19,319.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,024.72, 35,986.84 and 19,319.28 is: 28,938.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,024.72 : 35,986.84 = 19,319.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,024.72/35,986.84 = 19,319.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,024.72x = 35,986.84 × 19,319.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,024.72x = 695,239,838.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,239,838.28/24,024.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,938.52

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