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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,122.78, 36,194.58 and 13,027.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,122.78, 36,194.58 and 13,027.28 is: 19,546.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,122.78 : 36,194.58 = 13,027.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,122.78/36,194.58 = 13,027.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,122.78x = 36,194.58 × 13,027.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,122.78x = 471,516,928.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,516,928.14/24,122.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,546.54

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