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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,164.49, 36,273.25 and 19,198.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,164.49, 36,273.25 and 19,198.78 is: 28,819.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,164.49 : 36,273.25 = 19,198.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,164.49/36,273.25 = 19,198.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,164.49x = 36,273.25 × 19,198.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,164.49x = 696,401,971.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,401,971.96/24,164.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,819.23

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