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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,148.80, 36,223.20 and 19,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,148.80, 36,223.20 and 19,771.20 is: 29,656.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,148.80 : 36,223.20 = 19,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,148.80/36,223.20 = 19,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,148.80x = 36,223.20 × 19,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,148.80x = 716,176,131.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,176,131.84/24,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,656.80

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